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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 47m.
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 and the county seat of Guadalupe County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North: Grand Parkway
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North
854 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North
37.8 mi · 41 min · West Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North: Dallas
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn right onto West Montgomery Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Montgomery Street
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Turn left onto North Danville Street
110 m · 10 sec · North Danville Street
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Turn right onto East Stewart Street
11 m · 1 sec · East Stewart Street
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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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seguin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Willis. Straight-line distance: 316.09 mi (508.69 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 Willis
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,122 |
| Coordinates | 30.4249300, -95.4799400 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willis (-95.47994, 30.42493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 623 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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