How far is Willis, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Willis, TX to Laredo, TX is about 387.9 miles (624.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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
387.93 mi
05h 39m
Flight
316.09 mi
508.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.09 mi
Kilometers
508.69 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
387.93 mi
Kilometers
624.31 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM CDT
Return by in Willis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willis
2026-04-22T18:14
Arrive Laredo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 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
5:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willis
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
Seguin
TX

City in and the county seat of Guadalupe County, Texas, United States

From Willis
193.7 mi
02h 49m
To Laredo
194.2 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
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 Willis and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Stewart Street

    11 m · 8 sec · East Stewart Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Danville Street

    110 m · 10 sec · North Danville Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Montgomery Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Rd

    1457 ft · 40 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Rd

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 99 Toll West: Grand Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway West

    37.8 mi · 41 min · North Grand Parkway West

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio

    3149 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Katy Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin

    923 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo

    2518 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willis 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
161 mi · 42%
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 37%
North Grand Parkway West
37.8 mi · 10%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Rd
22.3 mi · 6%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.33 mi · 2%
Jose Lopez Freeway
8.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

149 mi · 02h 30m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.8 mi
316.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seguin
02h 49m from Willis
Leave By
5:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Willis 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 Willis to Laredo?

The road trip is about 387.9 miles (624.3 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Seguin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.7 miles from Willis and 194.2 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.8 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 5:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.73 one way or $103.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Willis and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Seguin

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

35 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

52 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

80 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willis and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 316.09 mi (508.69 km).

Willis

#1 Willis

City in Texas, USA

Population7,122
Coordinates30.4249300, -95.4799400
Altitude116
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: East Stewart Street (-95.47996, 30.424987)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 624 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.69 gal
51.82 L · about $51.73
Round trip
$103.47
27.38 gal · 103.64 L
Estimated CO2
121.7 kg one way
Round trip: 243.3 kg / 536 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.73 $103.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.21 $116.42
Premium $4.59 $62.85 $125.70
Diesel $3.99 $54.66 $109.33

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 Willis and Laredo. The current time is 18:14:25.

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.