Route overview
State Highway 359 starts at US-83 in Laredo and heads east. It crosses Loop 20 on the east side of the city, then leaves town and runs through the Webb County communities of Oilton and Bruni before reaching Hebbronville, the Jim Hogg County seat, where it meets SH-16 and SH-285. Past Hebbronville, SH-359 continues toward Realitos and Benavides.
Oilton’s name gives away part of the story — this is oil and ranch country. Traffic is a mix of oilfield service trucks, ranch trucks and trailers, local freight, and drivers using SH-359 as a direct route east from Laredo.
Reference points
| Location | What’s there | Notes for drivers |
|---|---|---|
| US-83 in Laredo | West end of SH-359 | City traffic |
| Loop 20 | East Laredo | Connects to US-59, the airport, and I-35 |
| Oilton | Webb County | Small community on SH-359 |
| Bruni | Webb County | Small community on SH-359 |
| Hebbronville | Jim Hogg County seat | Junction with SH-16 and SH-285 |
| Realitos and Benavides | East of Hebbronville | SH-359 continues east |
Trouble spots and conditions
- Long, open stretches. Services between Laredo and Hebbronville are sparse, so small problems — a slow leak, a weak battery, a low fuel level — turn into breakdowns.
- Heat. Summer temperatures stress tires, cooling systems, and A/C.
- Ranch and lease road entrances. Trucks slowing and turning onto side roads create sudden braking.
- Rough side roads. Trucks coming off lease and ranch roads bring suspension, tire, and hydraulic damage back onto the highway.
- Night driving. Wildlife on rural South Texas highways is a real hazard after dark.
Before you head out
Top off fuel in Laredo, check tire pressures cold, look over belts, hoses, and coolant, and carry extra water. If your truck has been showing a warning light or has a slow air leak, get it looked at before you leave town — it’s a lot easier to fix in Laredo than on the shoulder halfway to Hebbronville.
If you break down on SH-359
Pull as far off the road as you safely can, away from dry grass. Turn on your hazards and set out warning devices ahead of and behind the truck — on two-lane stretches, traffic approaches from both directions. Note the nearest mile marker, crossroad, or ranch gate, and call. If you don’t have signal, note your exact location before moving anywhere to find one.
Services most often needed on SH-359
- Mobile Tire Service
- Emergency Roadside Assistance
- Jump Start & Fuel Delivery
- Hydraulic Hose & Air Line Repair
- Suspension & Driveline Repair
- Cooling System & Radiator Repair
- Mobile Welding
Towns along this route
SH-359 roadside repair FAQ
Where does SH-359 go?
From US-83 in Laredo east through Oilton and Bruni to Hebbronville, then on toward Realitos and Benavides.
Do you cover Oilton and Bruni?
Yes. Both communities on SH-359 are part of our service area.
What highways meet SH-359 in Hebbronville?
SH-16 and SH-285.
Can you reach a truck on a ranch or lease road off SH-359?
Give dispatch the highway, the nearest mile marker or crossroad, directions to the truck, and any gate information, and dispatch will confirm whether a mechanic can reach it.