How far is Laredo, TX from Watauga, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Watauga, TX is about 432.7 miles (696.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 393.5 miles (633.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Watauga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Watauga.
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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
9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
51.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
5.5 mi · 5 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 Express East
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
1.3 km · 48 sec · I 820 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Denton Highway
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn slight left onto Northeast Loop 820
2611 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Loop 820
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Turn left onto Denton Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Denton Highway
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Turn right onto Shipp Drive
2785 ft · 1 min · Shipp Drive
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Turn left onto Whitley Road
1552 ft · 1 min · Whitley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Watauga.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Watauga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Watauga?
The road trip is about 432.7 miles (696.3 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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?
Mountain City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.7 miles from Laredo and 215.9 miles from Watauga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 393.5 miles (633.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 $57.71 one way or $115.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Watauga.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Watauga. Straight-line distance: 393.44 mi (633.18 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 Watauga
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,188 |
| Coordinates | 32.8579100, -97.2547400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watauga (-97.25474, 32.85791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 696 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 23m |
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 | $57.71 | $115.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.93 | $129.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $70.10 | $140.21 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $60.97 | $121.95 |
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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