Morgans Point Resort, TX to Laredo, TX is 302.2 miles and takes about 5h 26m via Purple Heart Trail and I 35, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This single-day journey stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive. With just one recommended stop and a significant portion on the interstate, it's a practical option for reaching Laredo efficiently. Consider this route if your priority is getting to your destination without extensive detours or a lengthy travel time.
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
151.1 miles from Morgans Point Resort, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 52m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Morgans Point Resort, TX and Laredo, TX.
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Start on FM 2483
0.2 mi·38 sec·Morgan's Point Road
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Turn left onto FM 2483
1.6 mi·2 min·Farm-to-Market Road 2483
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Turn right onto TX 317
3.3 mi·5 min·State Highway 317
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Continue on TX 317
2.8 mi·5 min·North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
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Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road
347 ft·6 sec·South I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 190 West
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Merge onto I 35; US 190
0.5 mi·33 sec·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
56 mi·58 min·I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290
50 mi·54 min·Purple Heart Trail
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton StreetUse the slight left lane.
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Continue on I 35
1.7 mi·1 min·Interstate Highway 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 35
12 mi·12 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 35
10.0 mi·11 min·North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
6.4 mi·8 min·North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
2.1 mi·2 min·North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, LaredoUse the slight left lane.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
10 mi·12 min·South Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 10 East, US 87 South, Spur 536: Houston, South Alamo StreetUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on I 35
144 mi·2 hr 26 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Houston Street
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Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft·12 sec·Salinas Avenue
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Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft·5 sec·Matamoros Street
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Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 26m duration, you can comfortably complete this drive in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unforeseen delays. While only one stop is officially recommended, plan for additional brief breaks as needed, especially during the longer 206.7-mile stretch on the Purple Heart Trail. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as services might be more spaced out on certain segments of the route before you reach the more developed interstate sections.
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 151.1 miles from Morgans Point Resort, TX, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.7 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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.1 miles or 2h 52m 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 31m
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 Morgans Point Resort, 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 Morgans Point Resort, TX
This is one driving day of about 302.2 miles and 5h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Morgans Point Resort, 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 206.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 146.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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9.2 mi into trip|~16m in|I 35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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65 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
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138.4 mi into trip|~2h 36m in|I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 South
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144.8 mi into trip|~2h 44m in|I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
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146.9 mi into trip|~2h 47m in|I 10; US 87 / South Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87 / South Pan Am Expressway toward I 10 East, US 87 South, Spur 536: Houston, South Alamo Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 East, US 87 South, Spur 536: Housto...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.66 one way
$91.33 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg106 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$49.98
$99.96
premium
$4.54
$53.96
$107.91
diesel
$5.61
$66.72
$133.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.7
1
$31.73
$14.51
Efficient EV
75.6
0
$26.44
$12.09
EV Truck/SUV
120.9
1
$42.31
$19.34
Gas CO2
106 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 15, 2026
Origin
Morgans Point Resort, TX
Morning
in Morgans Point Resort on Sunday
Local time
9:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laredo, TX
Morning
in Laredo on Sunday
Local time
9:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 26m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 153.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive experience, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a substantial stretch of 206.7 miles primarily on the Purple Heart Trail before transitioning to I 35 and the North Pan American Expressway. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway travel and potentially more varied road conditions along the Purple Heart Trail. The drive progresses from a more open trail feel to a typical interstate environment as you get closer to Laredo.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 206.7 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in near I 35.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 302.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.4 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Morgans Point Resort, TX to Laredo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 536: Houston along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 26m. Total distance: 302.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 206.7 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.4 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 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.
