How far is Laredo, TX from Wells Branch, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Wells Branch, TX is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Medina County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Wells Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Wells Branch.
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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
11.1 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1825: Pflugerville
606 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.4 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn sharp left onto Wells Branch Parkway
3013 ft · 1 min · Wells Branch Parkway
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Turn right onto Wells Port Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Wells Port Drive
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Turn left onto Alpha Collier Drive
772 ft · 36 sec · Alpha Collier Drive
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Turn right onto Quiet Wood Drive
95 m · 14 sec · Quiet Wood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quiet Wood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Wells Branch.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Wells Branch?
The road trip is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Devine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Laredo and 124.2 miles from Wells Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Devine
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 Devine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Wells Branch. Straight-line distance: 231.21 mi (372.09 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 Wells Branch
Census designated place
| Population | 12,120 |
| Coordinates | 30.4460400, -97.6794500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells Branch (-97.67945, 30.44604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $33.18 | $66.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.33 | $74.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.31 | $80.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.06 | $70.12 |
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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