Origin
Lakehills, TX
Night in Lakehills on Friday
Local time
10:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lakehills, TX to Laredo, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
169.5 mi
273 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakehills, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Laredo, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lakehills, TX to Laredo, TX covers 169.5 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Road 37, FM 1283, FM 471 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.7 miles from Lakehills, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Laredo, TX
Full guide →Laredo is a city with 262,000 (2019) inhabitants on the South Texas Plains. Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, is just across the Rio Grande.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 169.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 169.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park Road 37 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lakehills, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 2h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakehills, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Road 37 | — | — |
| FM 1283 | — | — |
| FM 471 North | — | — |
| SH 211 South | — | — |
| Highway 211 | — | — |
| Highway 90 | — | — |
| County Road 482 | — | — |
| FM 471 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Park Road 37
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakehills, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on Upland Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Upland Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road 37
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Road 37
3
Turn right onto FM 1283
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 1283
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto FM 1283
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 1283
5
Continue on FM 471 North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 471 North
6
Turn right onto SH 211 South
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
SH 211 South
7
Continue on State Highway 211
11 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 211
8
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
10
Merge slight left onto West US Highway 90
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West US Highway 90
11
Turn left onto County Road 482
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 482
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto FM 471 South
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 471 South
13
Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 2790
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Farm-to-Market Road 2790
14
Continue on Lytle-Lacoste Road
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lytle-Lacoste Road
15
Turn left onto North Prairie Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Prairie Street
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto South Somerset Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Somerset Street
18
Continue on Benton City Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Benton City Road
19
Turn right onto Interstate 35 South
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Interstate 35 South
20
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
21
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
131 mi
·
2 hr 12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
22
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
23
Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
24
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
305 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.7 miles from Lakehills, TX, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 37 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.7 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laredo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lakehills, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakehills, TX
This is one driving day of about 169.5 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Lakehills, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.7 mi from Lakehills, TX · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.7 miles from Lakehills, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laredo, TX
The final approach into Laredo, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Laredo, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.61 one way
$51.22 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $28.03 | $56.07 |
| premium | $4.54 | $30.26 | $60.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.42 | $74.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.80 | $8.14 |
| Efficient EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.83 | $6.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.73 | $10.85 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Laredo, TX
Night in Laredo on Friday
Local time
10:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 55m 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 Lakehills, TX to Laredo, TX covers 169.5 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Road 37, FM 1283, FM 471 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.7 miles from Lakehills, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.61 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Lakehills, TX to Laredo, TX is easy. At 2h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakehills, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakehills, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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