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Trip from Meadows Place, TX to Laredo, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 46m

Distance

299.2 mi

481 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 34m ★
6 AM
5h 47m
8 AM
6h 13m
10 AM
5h 56m
12 PM
5h 53m
3 PM
5h 57m
5 PM
6h 12m
8 PM
5h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Meadows Place, TX

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city in and county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States

Laredo, TX

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Trip Overview

This 299.2-mile drive from Meadows Place, TX, to Laredo, TX, is a solid day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 46 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on US 59, with a 97% highway share, making it a straightforward, highway-focused journey through the Great Plains region of Texas. With an estimated fuel cost of $45, this route is efficient for a single-day excursion. You'll encounter one recommended stop along the way, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 123.9 miles on US 59, so plan your breaks accordingly.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

149.6 miles from Meadows Place, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 59 123.9 mi 2h 18m
US Highway 59 74.7 mi 1h 22m
US Highway 59 West 65.2 mi 1h 16m
Southwest Freeway 17.9 mi 19m
US Highway 59 South 4.4 mi 4m
Clark Boulevard 3 mi 5m
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road 1.8 mi 3m
West Corpus Christi Street 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 59 — 123.9 mi, about 2h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meadows Place, TX and Laredo, TX.

1

Start on Dorrance Lane

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Dorrance Lane
2

Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road

25 ft · 0 sec · South Kirkwood Road
3

Continue on South Kirkwood Road

208 ft · 4 sec · South Kirkwood Road
4

Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road

97 ft · 2 sec · South Kirkwood Road
5

Continue on South Kirkwood Road

210 ft · 4 sec · South Kirkwood Road
6

Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road

96 ft · 2 sec · South Kirkwood Road
7

Continue on South Kirkwood Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Kirkwood Road
8

Turn right onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 59 South, I 69 South
10

Merge onto I 69; US 59

18 mi · 19 min · Southwest Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 94 Toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
12

Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
13

Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
14

Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
15

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
16

Merge onto US 59

9.2 mi · 10 min · US 59
17

Keep slight left at fork onto US 59

6.6 mi · 7 min · US 59
18

Take the exit

1.5 mi · 2 min
19

Continue on US 59

75 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59
20

Keep slight right at fork onto US 59

4.4 mi · 4 min · US Highway 59 South
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
22

Continue on Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Northwest Zac Lenz Parkway Frontage Road East
23

Turn right onto US 59

49 mi · 57 min · US 59
24

Continue on US 59

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Corpus Christi Street
25

Continue on US 59

65 mi · 1 hr 16 min · US Highway 59 West
26

Continue on US 59; TX 44

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 59; TX 44
27

Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop
28

Turn right onto Spur 400

3.0 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard
29

Continue on Park Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Park Street
30

Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Santa Ursula Avenue
31

Turn right onto Houston Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Houston Street
32

Turn left onto I 35 Bus

272 ft · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
33

Turn left onto Matamoros Street

306 ft · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
34

Arrive at destination

Matamoros Street

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 46-minute duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip from Meadows Place to Laredo. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow ample time for your single recommended stop. With a fuel cost estimate of $45, monitor your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 123.9 miles on US 59, as services might be spaced out. Being a highway-focused drive, you can maintain a good pace, but remember to stay alert and take short breaks as needed to stay refreshed.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 149.6 miles from Meadows Place, TX, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 66 miles or 1h 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 149.6 miles or 2h 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laredo, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Meadows Place, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Meadows Place, TX

This is one driving day of about 299.2 miles and 5h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Meadows Place, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 59 for about 123.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Inez, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Inez, TX

150 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Sugar Land, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Refugio, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 149.6 miles from Meadows Place, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Main Event Laredo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+19567222695

Visit website

Victoria County Southbound Rest Area

0 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.1 mi from route

Victoria County Northbound Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Buc-ee's

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.9 mi from route

Imaginarium of South Texas

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Laredo, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19567280404

Visit website

Slaughter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19567952350

Visit website

Dinosaur Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Wharton, Texas

+19795322491

Visit website

Riverfront Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Wharton, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19795322491

Visit website

Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Sugar Land, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18327422800

Visit website

20th Century Technology Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Wharton, Texas

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+19794887773

Visit website

Independence Hills Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Laredo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Laredo, Texas

+19567253826

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Kirkwood Road

Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Kirkwood Road

Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Kirkwood Road

Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway

Merge onto I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
19.7 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 94 Toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartle...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.21 one way

$90.42 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $49.49 $98.97
premium $4.54 $53.42 $106.84
diesel $5.61 $66.06 $132.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 89.8 1 $31.42 $14.36
Efficient EV 74.8 0 $26.18 $11.97
EV Truck/SUV 119.7 1 $41.89 $19.15

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Meadows Place, TX

Morning in Meadows Place on Tuesday

Local time

10:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laredo, TX

Morning in Laredo on Tuesday

Local time

10:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Mostly Clear

SE 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

16 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 46m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 299.2-mile trip, with 97% of the route utilizing US 59. This means you'll experience long stretches of consistent driving, including one segment of 123.9 miles on US 59 without a major interruption. The character of the road is largely defined by this efficient, high-speed travel, allowing for steady progress toward Laredo. While the landscape of the Great Plains is consistent, the primary focus remains on covering ground effectively.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 123.9 mi on US 59.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and US Highway 59. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Kirkwood Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 299.2 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Meadows Place, TX to Laredo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 10: Cottonwood along the way.

Spur 10: Cottonwood

19.7 mi in | ~23m

About the Cities

Starting in Meadows Place, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1967

Arriving in Laredo, TX

Full guide →

“The Gateway City” · Founded 1755

Laredo is a city with 262,000 (2019) inhabitants on the South Texas Plains. Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, is just across the Rio Grande.

Top landmarks

  • • Cathedral of San Agustin — historic place in Laredo, Webb County, Texas
  • • Fort McIntosh — historic district in Laredo, Webb County, Texas
  • • San Agustin de Laredo Historic District — historic district in Laredo, Webb County, Texas

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 46m. Total distance: 299.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 123.9 miles on US 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Laredo, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Laredo, TX before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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