How far is Laredo, TX from Wichita Falls, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Wichita Falls, TX is about 492.7 miles (793 km), with a travel time of about 09h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 446.8 miles (719 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Burnet County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Wichita Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Wichita Falls.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 North, I 37 South, US 281 South: Johnson City, Corpus Christi, Broadway
2518 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 North: Johnson City
1713 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 North: McAllister Freeway, Johnson City
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right onto McAllister Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · McAllister Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
100.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 43 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Continue on Morgan Mill Road
39.9 mi · 44 min · Morgan Mill Road
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Continue on South Oak Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · South Oak Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
14.9 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Benson Street
67.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · South Benson Street
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Continue on Henry S Grace Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Central East Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1 km · 48 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Take the exit slight right toward 6th Street, MPEC
2269 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight onto 6th Street
1320 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Scott Avenue
30 m · 2 sec · Scott Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scott Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Wichita Falls.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Sunny near Wichita Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Wichita Falls?
The road trip is about 492.7 miles (793 km) and usually takes 09h 13m 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?
Marble Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 246.9 miles from Laredo and 245.9 miles from Wichita Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 446.8 miles (719 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 $65.72 one way or $131.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Sunny near Wichita Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Marble Falls
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 Marble Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Wichita Falls. Straight-line distance: 446.77 mi (719.01 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 Wichita Falls
The most populous city in Wichita County, Texas.
| Population | 105,405 |
| Coordinates | 33.9137100, -98.4933900 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wichita Falls (-98.49339, 33.91371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 793 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 08m |
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 | $65.72 | $131.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.94 | $147.88 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $79.84 | $159.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $69.44 | $138.88 |
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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