How far is Laredo, TX from Waller, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Waller, TX is about 334.5 miles (538.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.4 miles (449.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Waller.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Waller.
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Start on Matamoros Street
1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street
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Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio
616 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
128.2 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1489: Koomey Road, Simonton
2211 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
2917 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Front Street
3274 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Bains Street
744 ft · 13 sec · Bains Street
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Turn right
12.7 mi · 22 min
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Turn slight right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
5.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn sharp right onto Hempstead Highway
2320 ft · 39 sec · Hempstead Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hempstead Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Waller.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waller.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Waller?
The road trip is about 334.5 miles (538.3 km) and usually takes 05h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Converse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.3 miles from Laredo and 167.2 miles from Waller.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.4 miles (449.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.59 one way or $89.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waller.
Stop Ideas Near Converse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Schertz EMS
Converse City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Converse.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Waller. Straight-line distance: 279.37 mi (449.6 km).
#1 Laredo
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Laredo metropolitan area.
| Population | 263,640 |
| Coordinates | 27.5064100, -99.5075400 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waller
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,572 |
| Coordinates | 30.0566100, -95.9269000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waller (-95.9269, 30.05661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 538 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $44.59 | $89.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.17 | $100.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.17 | $108.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.12 | $94.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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