How far is Laredo, TX from Wimberley, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Wimberley, TX is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Wimberley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Wimberley.
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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
14.7 mi · 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 12: Wimberley
995 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1284 ft · 33 sec · South Interstate 35
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Turn left onto East Wonder World Drive
3.7 mi · 6 min · East Wonder World Drive
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Continue on Ranch Road 12
11.6 mi · 17 min · Ranch Road 12
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Turn slight left onto Ranch Road 12
904 ft · 22 sec · Ranch Road 12
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ranch Road 12
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Wimberley.
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wimberley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Wimberley?
The road trip is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Pearsall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Laredo and 108.9 miles from Wimberley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.10 one way or $58.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wimberley.
Stop Ideas Near Pearsall
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 Pearsall.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Wimberley. Straight-line distance: 192.1 mi (309.16 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 Wimberley
City in Texas
| Population | 3,422 |
| Coordinates | 29.9974400, -98.0986200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wimberley (-98.09862, 29.99744)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.10 | $58.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.74 | $65.48 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.35 | $70.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.75 | $61.49 |
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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