This 167.5-mile drive from Progreso, TX to Laredo, TX is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes. You'll primarily be on United States Highway 83 and I-2, with a significant 82% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $26 for this route. Given its manageable length and highway-focused profile, it's a straightforward path through the Great Plains region of Texas. This route is best suited for those looking for an efficient and direct connection between these two South Texas cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.7 miles from Progreso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
United States Highway 83
62 mi
1h 10m
I 2
56.2 mi
1h 3m
North US Highway 83
14.2 mi
15m
Garcia Street
12.6 mi
14m
South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi
8m
East Grant Street
4.7 mi
5m
FM 1015
3.8 mi
5m
South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 83
— 62 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Progreso, TX and Laredo, TX.
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Start on East Palm Avenue
430 ft·21 sec·East Palm Avenue
2
Turn right onto FM 1015 Spur
1.1 mi·2 min·FM 1015 Spur
3
Turn right onto Gonzalez Road
0.2 mi·56 sec·Gonzalez Road
4
Turn left onto FM 1015
3.8 mi·5 min·FM 1015
5
Turn left onto Expressway 83
0.7 mi·1 min·Expressway 83
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 2 West, US 83 West
7
Merge onto I 2; US 83
56 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 2; US 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 83; FM 755
1.3 mi·1 min·East Main Street
9
Continue on US 83
0.5 mi·41 sec·East 2nd Street
10
Continue on US 83
0.5 mi·36 sec·West 2nd Street
11
Continue on US 83
7.7 mi·8 min·United States Highway 83
12
Continue on US 83
4.7 mi·5 min·East Grant Street
13
Turn slight right onto US 83
13 mi·14 min·Garcia Street
14
Continue on US 83
54 mi·1 hr 1 min·United States Highway 83
15
Continue on US 83
14 mi·15 min·North US Highway 83
16
Continue on US 83
5.4 mi·8 min·South Zapata Highway
17
Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi·4 min·South Meadow Avenue
18
Turn left onto US 83
1.0 mi·2 min·Guadalupe Street
19
Continue on US 83
0.7 mi·1 min·Houston Street
20
Turn left onto I 35 Bus
272 ft·12 sec·Salinas Avenue
21
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
306 ft·5 sec·Matamoros Street
22
Arrive at destination
Matamoros Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over three hours, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight for your 167.5-mile journey. You'll have one main stop indicated, but with the drive being relatively short, you can easily adjust your breaks as needed. Keep an eye on fuel levels, especially during the 62-mile stretch on United States Highway 83, as services might be less frequent compared to interstate sections. The estimated fuel cost is $26, so budget accordingly.
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 83.7 miles from Progreso, TX, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62 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 37 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.7 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
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 Progreso, 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 Progreso, TX
This is one driving day of about 167.5 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Progreso, 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 United States Highway 83 for about 62 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 167.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|FM 1015 Spur
Turn right onto FM 1015 Spur
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 2 West, US 83 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 2 West, US 83 West
5
6.1 mi into trip|~11m in|I 2; US 83
Merge onto I 2; US 83
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
163.5 mi into trip|~3h 11m in|South Meadow Avenue
Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
167.4 mi into trip|~3h 20m in|Matamoros Street
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.31 one way
$50.62 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$27.70
$55.41
premium
$4.54
$29.91
$59.81
diesel
$5.61
$36.98
$73.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.3
0
$17.59
$8.04
Efficient EV
41.9
0
$14.66
$6.70
EV Truck/SUV
67
0
$23.45
$10.72
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 16, 2026
Origin
Progreso, TX
Night
in Progreso on Saturday
Local time
11:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laredo, TX
Night
in Laredo on Saturday
Local time
11:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
SE 10 to 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued April 16 at 9:52AM MDT until April 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 4:14AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
94°F
Roma, TX
84 mi in
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
6 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
3h 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of your mileage spent on major roads like United States Highway 83 and I-2. You'll encounter one significant uninterrupted stretch of 62 miles on United States Highway 83, offering a consistent pace. While largely a highway experience, the route provides a steady flow, allowing for straightforward navigation. The journey maintains a predictable rhythm, making it a comfortable drive for most vehicles.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62 mi on United States Highway 83.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 83 and I 2. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near FM 1015 Spur.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Progreso, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 3h 20m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FM 1015 Spur): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (I 2; US 83): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 62 miles on United States Highway 83. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FM 1015 Spur): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (I 2; US 83): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Laredo, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
