How far is Wake Village, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Wake Village, TX to Laredo, TX is about 622.4 miles (1001.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 520.1 miles (837.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 57m 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 08h 58m.
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.
The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wake Village and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wake Village and Laredo.
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Start on Redwater Road
41 m · 4 sec · Redwater Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Redwater Road
3213 ft · 1 min · Redwater Road
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Continue on Westlawn Drive
151 m · 14 sec · Westlawn Drive
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Turn left onto Piney Road
105 m · 7 sec · Piney Road
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Take the ramp straight
881 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jarvis Parkway
1.6 km · 1 min · Jarvis Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Dallas
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
2089 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
173.3 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
3065 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Turn right onto Houston Street
1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street
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Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
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Turn left onto Matamoros Street
93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wake Village and Laredo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 30 West
Merge slight left
173 mi · 02h 58m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wake Village and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wake Village to Laredo?
The road trip is about 622.4 miles (1001.7 km) and usually takes 08h 58m 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?
Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 302.5 miles from Wake Village and 319.9 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 520.1 miles (837.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.3 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 $82.99 one way or $165.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 195.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wake Village and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Temple
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 Temple.
Temple
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McGregor
Fort Hood, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wake Village and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 520.18 mi (837.15 km).
#1 Wake Village
City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,555 |
| Coordinates | 33.4267900, -94.1063000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1002 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 45m |
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 | $82.99 | $165.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $93.37 | $186.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $100.82 | $201.64 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $87.69 | $175.37 |
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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