How far is Woodway, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from Woodway, TX to Laredo, TX is about 351.2 miles (565.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 309.1 miles (497.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
351.22 mi
05h 01m
Flight
309.06 mi
497.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.06 mi
Kilometers
497.39 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.22 mi
Kilometers
565.23 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM CDT
Return by in Woodway
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodway
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Laredo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodway
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
Windcrest
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Woodway
166.4 mi
02h 30m
To Laredo
184.8 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodway and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old McGregor Road

    24 m · 10 sec · Old McGregor Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive

    545 ft · 18 sec · Santa Fe Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodway Drive

    64 m · 5 sec · Woodway Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 84 West

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto George W Bush Parkway

    2140 ft · 30 sec · George W Bush Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1695: Estates Drive, Hewitt Drive

    848 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Woodway Drive

    1277 ft · 35 sec · Woodway Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hewitt Drive

    6 mi · 9 min · Hewitt Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Interstate Highway 35 Service Road

    3068 ft · 1 min · Interstate Highway 35 Service Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodway 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
293 mi · 83%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 5%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 3%
Hewitt Drive
5.98 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi
Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
0.58 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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
309.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windcrest
02h 30m from Woodway
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Woodway and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodway to Laredo?

The road trip is about 351.2 miles (565.2 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Windcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.4 miles from Woodway and 184.8 miles from Laredo.

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

The direct path is about 309.1 miles (497.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.82 one way or $93.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Woodway and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Windcrest

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Windcrest and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 8.4 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
City Of Balcones Heights
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City Of Balcones Heights

San Antonio , TX
3300 Hillcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201
Rating 3.9/5 7 reviews City government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windcrest.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

14 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

59 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

103 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodway and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 309.06 mi (497.39 km).

Woodway

#1 Woodway

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Population9,077
Coordinates31.5060000, -97.2050100
Altitude193
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: Old McGregor Road (-97.205043, 31.506046)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 565 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.39 gal
46.91 L · about $46.82
Round trip
$93.64
24.78 gal · 93.82 L
Estimated CO2
110.1 kg one way
Round trip: 220.2 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.82 $93.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.68 $105.36
Premium $4.59 $56.88 $113.76
Diesel $3.99 $49.47 $98.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodway and Laredo. The current time is 00:06:08.

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.