Origin
Houston, TX
Afternoon in Houston on Friday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houston, TX to Lakeside, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
68.1 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Lakeside, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
The drive from Houston, TX to Lakeside, TX covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Katy Freeway, FM 3013, Lakeside Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.4 miles on Katy Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 68.1 miles, with most of the trip on Katy Freeway and FM 3013. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.4 miles on Katy Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Katy Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 48.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Katy Freeway and FM 3013. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Houston, TX to Lakeside, TX is easy. At 1h 20m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
49 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward TX 36: Sealy, Bellville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 36: Sealy, Bellville
3
49.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
TX 36 / Meyer Street
Turn right onto TX 36 / Meyer Street
Navigation decision point
3
66.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 90 Alt / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 90 Alt / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Houston, TX to Lakeside, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Bellville along the way.
Bellville
49 mi in
|
~56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Katy Freeway | 48.4 mi | 55m |
| FM 3013 | 15.8 mi | 16m |
| Lakeside Drive | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Meyer Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Louisiana Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Katy Freeway
— 48.4 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Lakeside, TX.
1
Start on Louisiana Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Louisiana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
3
Merge onto I 10; US 90
48 mi
·
55 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward TX 36: Sealy, Bellville
5
Turn right onto TX 36
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Meyer Street
6
Turn right onto FM 3013
16 mi
·
16 min
·
FM 3013
7
Turn right onto US 90 Alt
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Turn left onto FM 102
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakeside Drive
9
Arrive at destination
FM 102
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Houston, TX · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lakeside, TX
The final approach into Lakeside, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.29 one way
$20.58 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $11.26 | $22.53 |
| premium | $4.54 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.04 | $30.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lakeside, TX
Afternoon in Lakeside on Friday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Houston, TX to Lakeside, TX covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Katy Freeway, FM 3013, Lakeside Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 miles from Houston, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Houston, TX to Lakeside, TX is easy. At 1h 20m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Houston, TX to Lakeside, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Bellville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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