How far is Weatherford, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Weatherford, TX to Laredo, TX is about 412 miles (663.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 377 miles (606.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
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 Blanco County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weatherford and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weatherford and Laredo.
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Start on North Main Street
67 m · 11 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
83 m · 7 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
84 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Bethel Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Bethel Road
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Turn right onto West Interstate 20
2802 ft · 56 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
919 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281: Stephenville, Mineral Wells
816 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road
1401 ft · 42 sec · I-20 Service Road
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Turn left onto South US Highway 281
27.4 mi · 31 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Continue on South US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue
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Turn right onto South US Highway 281
20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Laredo
1988 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
70 m · 3 sec · 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 Weatherford and Laredo.
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 26m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Weatherford 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 Weatherford to Laredo?
The road trip is about 412 miles (663.1 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?
Blanco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.4 miles from Weatherford and 205.7 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 377 miles (606.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 $54.95 one way or $109.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Weatherford and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Blanco
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 Blanco.
San Marcos Station
Austin
San Antonio Station
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weatherford and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 377.04 mi (606.78 km).
#1 Weatherford
City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 34,698 |
| Coordinates | 32.7593000, -97.7972500 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| 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: 663 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 08m |
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 | $54.95 | $109.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.82 | $123.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $66.75 | $133.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $58.06 | $116.12 |
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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