How far is West Lake Hills, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from West Lake Hills, TX to Laredo, TX is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.7 miles (352 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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
240.3 mi
03h 54m
Flight
218.73 mi
352.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.73 mi
Kilometers
352.01 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.3 mi
Kilometers
386.73 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM CDT
Return by in West Lake Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lake Hills
2026-04-22T18:58
Arrive Laredo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lake Hills
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
Devine
TX

City in Medina County, Texas, United States

From West Lake Hills
120 mi
01h 57m
To Laredo
120.3 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Lake Hills and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lake Hills and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on Redbud Trail

    3142 ft · 2 min · Redbud Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westlake Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · Westlake Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bee Caves Road

    738 ft · 30 sec · Bee Caves Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Camp Craft Road

    2384 ft · 1 min · Camp Craft Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    949 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Westbank Drive

    804 ft · 25 sec · Westbank Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Capital of Texas Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Capital of Texas Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North, US 290 East, I 35 South: Waco, San Antonio

    2426 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South: San Antonio

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    42.6 mi · 46 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lake Hills and Laredo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
199 mi · 83%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 8%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 4%
South Capital of Texas Highway
5.83 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 1%
Westlake Drive
1.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
218.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Devine
01h 57m from West Lake Hills
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lake Hills 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 West Lake Hills to Laredo?

The road trip is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Devine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from West Lake Hills and 120.3 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 218.7 miles (352 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lake Hills and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Devine

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

52 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lake Hills and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 218.73 mi (352.01 km).

West Lake Hills

#1 West Lake Hills

City in Texas, United States

Population3,254
Coordinates30.2979800, -97.8019500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Laredo

#2 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
Start: Redbud Trail (-97.802201, 30.297898)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.48 gal
32.1 L · about $32.05
Round trip
$64.09
16.96 gal · 64.2 L
Estimated CO2
75.4 kg one way
Round trip: 150.7 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.05 $64.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.06 $72.11
Premium $4.59 $38.93 $77.86
Diesel $3.99 $33.86 $67.72

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lake Hills and Laredo. The current time is 18:58:51.

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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.