How far is Laredo, TX from Willis, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Willis, TX is about 387.2 miles (623.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
387.19 mi
06h 47m
Flight
316.09 mi
508.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.09 mi
Kilometers
508.69 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
387.19 mi
Kilometers
623.13 km
Drive Time
06h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-22T19:57
Arrive Willis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:17 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
10:26 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
Seguin
TX

City in and the county seat of Guadalupe County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
193.7 mi
03h 23m
To Willis
193.6 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Willis.

  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

    8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  5. 5

    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

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    2346 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North: Grand Parkway

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North

    854 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North

    37.8 mi · 41 min · West Grand Parkway North

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North: Dallas

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    150 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Montgomery Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Montgomery Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Danville Street

    110 m · 10 sec · North Danville Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Stewart Street

    11 m · 1 sec · East Stewart Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Stewart Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 37%
I 10 East
140 mi · 36%
West Grand Parkway North
37.8 mi · 10%
I 45 North
22.3 mi · 6%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 6%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.1 mi
316.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seguin
03h 23m from Laredo
Leave By
10:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Willis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Willis?

The road trip is about 387.2 miles (623.1 km) and usually takes 06h 47m 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?

Seguin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.7 miles from Laredo and 193.6 miles from Willis.

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

The direct path is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.1 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 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 $51.62 one way or $103.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Willis.

Stop Ideas Near Seguin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seguin, 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 Seguin.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

35 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

52 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

80 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Willis. Straight-line distance: 316.09 mi (508.69 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
Willis

#2 Willis

City in Texas, USA

Population7,122
Coordinates30.4249300, -95.4799400
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Willis (-95.47994, 30.42493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 623 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.66 gal
51.72 L · about $51.62
Round trip
$103.24
27.32 gal · 103.44 L
Estimated CO2
121.4 kg one way
Round trip: 242.8 kg / 535 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.62 $103.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.08 $116.16
Premium $4.59 $62.71 $125.43
Diesel $3.99 $54.54 $109.09

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 Willis. The current time is 19:57:54.

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.