How far is Westway, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Westway, TX to Laredo, TX is about 622.1 miles (1001.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 523.8 miles (843 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
622.05 mi
10h 14m
Flight
523.78 mi
842.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
523.78 mi
Kilometers
842.95 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
622.05 mi
Kilometers
1001.09 km
Drive Time
10h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Return by in Westway
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westway
2026-04-22T17:36
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM MDT
Route Timing
10h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:15 PM to 6:45 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westway
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Fort Stockton
TX

City in Texas

From Westway
310.8 mi
05h 07m
To Laredo
311.2 mi
05h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph WSW
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 Westway and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zinn Road

    555 ft · 31 sec · Zinn Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kingsway Drive

    94 m · 15 sec · Kingsway Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Westway Boulevard

    110 m · 12 sec · Westway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East Vinton Road

    1401 ft · 36 sec · East Vinton Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Desert Boulevard

    864 ft · 24 sec · South Desert Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    933 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    174.8 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Interstate 10 West

    774 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 West

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 285

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 285

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Alamo Street

    1715 ft · 30 sec · North Alamo Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sanderson Highway

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Sanderson Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Oak Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · US Highway 90 East

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    12 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    47.5 mi · 54 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Veterans Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    41.9 mi · 48 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1156 ft · 14 sec · South 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Loop 225

    1651 ft · 22 sec · Loop 225

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83

    62 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South US Highway 83

  25. 25

    Continue on I-35 Frontage Road

    1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
254 mi · 41%
US Highway 90 East
125 mi · 20%
Sanderson Highway
63.5 mi · 10%
South US Highway 83
62 mi · 10%
East Main Street
41.9 mi · 7%
Purple Heart Trail
17.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

Continue straight

175 mi · 02h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
10h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.3 mi
523.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Stockton
05h 07m from Westway
Leave By
3:30 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westway 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 Westway to Laredo?

The road trip is about 622.1 miles (1001.1 km) and usually takes 10h 14m 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?

Fort Stockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 310.8 miles from Westway and 311.2 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 523.8 miles (843 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.3 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 MDT. 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 $82.95 one way or $165.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 195.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Westway and Laredo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westway and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Stockton

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

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

RAIL

Alpine

96 mi away
102 West Holland Ave.
RAIL

Sanderson

96 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westway and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 523.78 mi (842.95 km).

Westway

#1 Westway

Census designated place

Population4,188
Coordinates31.9587100, -106.5780500
Altitude1207
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: Zinn Road (-106.578054, 31.958745)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1001 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 43m
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.

One-way fuel
21.95 gal
83.09 L · about $82.95
Round trip
$165.90
43.9 gal · 166.18 L
Estimated CO2
195.1 kg one way
Round trip: 390.1 kg / 860 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $82.95 $165.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $93.33 $186.66
Premium $4.59 $100.77 $201.54
Diesel $3.99 $87.65 $175.29

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Westway, TX and Laredo, TX. The current time in Westway is 17:36:34, although it is 18:36:34 in Laredo.

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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.