How far is Laredo, TX from Woodway, TX?

The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Woodway, TX is about 332.2 miles (534.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 309.1 miles (497.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
332.25 mi
05h 57m
Flight
309.06 mi
497.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.06 mi
Kilometers
497.39 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.25 mi
Kilometers
534.7 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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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 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodway
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM CDT
Return by in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laredo
2026-04-23T01:34
Arrive Woodway
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laredo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Windcrest
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Laredo
166.4 mi
02h 58m
To Woodway
165.8 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1695, FM 3148: Hewitt Drive, Moonlight Drive

    2353 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35 Service Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate Highway 35 Service Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Temple Road

    141 m · 8 sec · Old Temple Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Hewitt Drive

    5.9 mi · 9 min · South Hewitt Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Woodway Drive

    1411 ft · 34 sec · Woodway Drive

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 84 East

    888 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto George W Bush Parkway

    1909 ft · 27 sec · George W Bush Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Texas Central Parkway, Santa Fe Drive

    762 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Woodway Drive

    684 ft · 17 sec · Woodway Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Texas Central Parkway

    911 ft · 38 sec · Texas Central Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old McGregor Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Old McGregor Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old McGregor Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
293 mi · 88%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 6%
North Pan Am Expressway
7.38 mi · 2%
South Hewitt Drive
5.87 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 1%
Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
0.69 mi
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

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.

Drive Time
05h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
309.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windcrest
02h 58m from Laredo
Leave By
5:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Woodway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 332.2 miles (534.7 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

Windcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.4 miles from Laredo and 165.8 miles from Woodway.

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

The direct path is about 309.1 miles (497.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 5:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.29 one way or $88.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laredo and Mostly Cloudy near Woodway.

Stop Ideas Near Windcrest

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Windcrest and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 8.4 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
City Of Balcones Heights
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City Of Balcones Heights

San Antonio , TX
3300 Hillcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201
Rating 3.9/5 7 reviews City government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windcrest.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

14 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

59 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

103 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Woodway. Straight-line distance: 309.06 mi (497.39 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
Woodway

#2 Woodway

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Population9,077
Coordinates31.5060000, -97.2050100
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Laredo (-99.50754, 27.50641)
End: Woodway (-97.20501, 31.506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.72 gal
44.38 L · about $44.29
Round trip
$88.58
23.44 gal · 88.76 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.3 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.29 $88.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.83 $99.67
Premium $4.59 $53.81 $107.61
Diesel $3.99 $46.80 $93.60

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 Woodway. The current time is 01:34:36.

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.