How far is Laredo, TX from Wake Village, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Wake Village, TX is about 604.3 miles (972.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 520.1 miles (837.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
604.36 mi
10h 34m
Flight
520.18 mi
837.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
520.18 mi
Kilometers
837.15 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
604.36 mi
Kilometers
972.63 km
Drive Time
10h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wake Village
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-23T00:50
Arrive Wake Village
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:35 PM to 6:05 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Temple
TX

The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.

From Laredo
302.5 mi
05h 17m
To Wake Village
301.9 mi
05h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Wake Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Wake Village.

  1. 1

    Start on Matamoros Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto San Dario Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    166.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 369 South, US 59 South: Houston, Shreveport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Jarvis Parkway

    1 km · 43 sec · Jarvis Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Wake Village, Westlawn Drive

    1147 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Bishop Road

    1852 ft · 39 sec · North Bishop Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Redwater Road

    3213 ft · 1 min · Redwater Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout toward Redwater Road

    118 m · 8 sec · Redwater Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redwater Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Wake Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
333 mi · 55%
East R L Thornton Freeway
174 mi · 29%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 9%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 4%
North Pan Am Expressway
7.38 mi · 1%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

167 mi · 02h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.2 mi
520.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple
05h 17m from Laredo
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wake Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Wake Village?

The road trip is about 604.3 miles (972.6 km) and usually takes 10h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 302.5 miles from Laredo and 301.9 miles from Wake Village.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 520.1 miles (837.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $80.61 one way or $161.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 189.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wake Village.

Stop Ideas Near Temple

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Temple, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Temple.

RAIL

Temple

315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

37 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

38 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

40 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Wake Village. Straight-line distance: 520.18 mi (837.15 km).

Laredo

#1 Laredo

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Laredo metropolitan area.

Population263,640
Coordinates27.5064100, -99.5075400
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Wake Village

#2 Wake Village

City in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Population5,555
Coordinates33.4267900, -94.1063000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Wake Village (-94.1063, 33.42679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 973 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.33 gal
80.73 L · about $80.61
Round trip
$161.21
42.66 gal · 161.46 L
Estimated CO2
189.6 kg one way
Round trip: 379.1 kg / 836 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $80.61 $161.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $90.70 $181.39
Premium $4.59 $97.93 $195.85
Diesel $3.99 $85.17 $170.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Wake Village. The current time is 00:50:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.