How far is Laredo, TX from Willow Park, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Willow Park, TX is about 439 miles (706.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 379.7 miles (611.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 39m 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
438.99 mi
07h 49m
Flight
379.72 mi
611.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
379.72 mi
Kilometers
611.1 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
438.99 mi
Kilometers
706.49 km
Drive Time
07h 49m

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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 07h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willow Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:41 PM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Sun, Apr 19, 10:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Willow Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:50 PM to 3:20 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
8:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buda
TX

City in Hays County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
219.9 mi
03h 54m
To Willow Park
219.1 mi
03h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Willow Park.

  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

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    45 mi · 47 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Abilene

    1.6 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Abilene

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 5: Mikus Road

    1339 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    1608 ft · 33 sec · East Interstate 20

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Kings Gate Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Kings Gate Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Royal View Drive

    96 m · 19 sec · Royal View Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Squaw Creek Road

    2510 ft · 2 min · Squaw Creek Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Squaw Creek Road

    1411 ft · 1 min · Squaw Creek Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Squaw Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
333 mi · 76%
I 35W
45 mi · 10%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 5%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 5%
North Pan Am Expressway
7.38 mi · 2%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 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
07h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
379.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buda
03h 54m from Laredo
Leave By
8:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Willow Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Willow Park?

The road trip is about 439 miles (706.5 km) and usually takes 07h 49m 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?

Buda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.9 miles from Laredo and 219.1 miles from Willow Park.

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

The direct path is about 379.7 miles (611.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 $58.54 one way or $117.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laredo and Mostly Sunny near Willow Park.

Stop Ideas Near Buda

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

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

RAIL

Austin

22 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

25 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

68 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

96 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Willow Park. Straight-line distance: 379.72 mi (611.1 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
Willow Park

#2 Willow Park

City in Texas, United States

Population5,994
Coordinates32.7626300, -97.6505800
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Willow Park (-97.65058, 32.76263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 706 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.49 gal
58.64 L · about $58.54
Round trip
$117.07
30.98 gal · 117.28 L
Estimated CO2
137.7 kg one way
Round trip: 275.3 kg / 607 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $58.54 $117.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.86 $131.73
Premium $4.59 $71.11 $142.23
Diesel $3.99 $61.85 $123.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Laredo and Willow Park. The current time is 06:51:20.

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.