Origin
Lacy-Lakeview, TX
Morning in Lacy-Lakeview on Thursday
Local time
11:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lacy-Lakeview, TX to Mart, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lacy-Lakeview, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Mart, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Great Plains of Texas, the 21.5-mile journey from Lacy-Lakeview to Mart is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via North Walnut Street, East Craven Avenue, and Air Base Road rather than major interstates. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel covers the trip comfortably, allowing you to focus on the road ahead. Because this route stays entirely within the same region, you can anticipate a consistent landscape throughout your drive. It is a straightforward, practical commute for those needing to travel between these two Texas communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between these two towns. With 0% of the route on highways, you will rely entirely on local roads, which keeps the pace steady but requires frequent adjustments. You won't face any monotonous, long-distance stretches, as the road layout keeps you engaged with its winding, local character. Navigating these specific streets means you should expect a more tactile driving experience compared to a standard interstate cruise. The entire 21.5-mile path maintains this intimate, non-highway feel from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 164 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 164 and East State Highway 6. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Craven Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Walnut Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Craven Avenue
Turn left onto East Craven Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Loop 340 / East Loop 340
Merge onto Loop 340 / East Loop 340
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
TX 6 / Marlin Highway
Take the ramp onto TX 6 / Marlin Highway toward TX 6 South: Marlin, Bryan
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 6 South: Marlin, Bryan
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 Lacy-Lakeview, TX to Mart, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Bryan along the way.
Bryan
6.9 mi in
|
~11m
|
via TX 6
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 164 | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| East State Highway 6 | 6.7 mi | 6m |
| East Loop 340 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Air Base Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Craven Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Marlin Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Avenue C | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 164
— 7.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lacy-Lakeview, TX and Mart, TX.
1
Start on Avenue C
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Avenue C
2
At end of road, turn right onto North Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto East Craven Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Craven Avenue
4
Turn right onto Air Base Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Air Base Road
5
Continue on FM 2418
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Air Base Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
7
Merge onto Loop 340
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Loop 340
8
Turn left onto Marlin Highway
156 ft
·
5 sec
·
Marlin Highway
9
Take the ramp onto TX 6
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Marlin Highway
Toward TX 6 South: Marlin, Bryan
10
Continue on TX 6
6.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East State Highway 6
11
Turn slight left onto TX 164
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
TX 164
12
Arrive at destination
TX 164
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Mart, TX
Morning in Mart on Thursday
Local time
11:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
2 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
29m 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 Lacy-Lakeview, TX to Mart, TX covers 21.5 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 164, East State Highway 6, East Loop 340. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Lacy-Lakeview, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.25 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.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Craven Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Lacy-Lakeview, TX to Mart, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Bryan along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Waco Mammoth National Monument.
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