Origin
Laredo, TX
Late night in Laredo on Saturday
Local time
12:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laredo, TX to Lakehills, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
171.6 mi
276 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
3h 5m
★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laredo, TX
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Lakehills, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
The drive from Laredo, TX to Lakehills, TX covers 171.6 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on San Dario Avenue, Purple Heart Trail, FM 3175 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.93 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
85.8 miles from Laredo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting 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 3h 17m. Total distance: 171.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m 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 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 171.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
San Dario Avenue 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 Laredo, TX to Lakehills, TX is easy. At 3h 17m 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 Laredo, TX to Lakehills, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Dario Avenue | — | — |
| Purple Heart Trail | — | — |
| FM 3175 | — | — |
| Interstate 35 South | — | — |
| Benton City Road | — | — |
| South Somerset Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| South Prairie Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
San Dario Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Lakehills, TX.
1
Start on Matamoros Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Matamoros Street
2
Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
San Dario Avenue
3
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
131 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
4
Take the exit slight right toward FM 3175, FM 2790: Benton City Road, Lytle
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
FM 3175, FM 2790: Benton City Road, Lytle
5
Turn straight
502 ft
·
12 sec
6
Turn slight left onto Interstate 35 South
256 ft
·
8 sec
·
Interstate 35 South
7
Turn left onto Benton City Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Benton City Road
8
Continue on South Somerset Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Somerset Street
9
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto South Prairie Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Prairie Street
11
Continue on Lytle-Lacoste Road
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lytle-Lacoste Road
12
Turn straight onto Farm-to-Market Road 2790
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Farm-to-Market Road 2790
13
Continue on Castro Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Castro Avenue
14
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
15
Turn right onto County Road 482
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 482
16
Turn right onto US Highway 90 East
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 90 East
17
Take the exit straight toward TX 211
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
TX 211
18
Continue on TX 211
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 211
19
Turn left onto State Highway 211
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 211
20
Turn left onto Potranco Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Potranco Road
21
Turn right onto County Road 381
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 381
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 471 North
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 471 North
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto FM 1283
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 1283
24
Turn slight right
5.2 mi
·
7 min
25
Turn left onto Park Road 37
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Road 37
26
Turn right onto Upland Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Upland Drive
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.8 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 1h 38m 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 38 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.8 miles or 1h 38m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakehills, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Laredo, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Laredo, TX
This is one driving day of about 171.6 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Laredo, 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 85.8 mi from Laredo, TX · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.8 miles from Laredo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lakehills, TX
The final approach into Lakehills, 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 Lakehills, 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
$25.93 one way
$51.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $28.38 | $56.76 |
| premium | $4.54 | $30.64 | $61.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.89 | $75.77 |
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: 60 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.02 | $8.24 |
| Efficient EV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.01 | $6.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.02 | $10.98 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Lakehills, TX
Late night in Lakehills on Saturday
Local time
12:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 17m 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 Laredo, TX to Lakehills, TX covers 171.6 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Dario Avenue, Purple Heart Trail, FM 3175. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.8 miles from Laredo, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 Laredo, TX to Lakehills, TX is easy. At 3h 17m 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 Laredo, TX to Lakehills, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laredo, TX to Lakehills, 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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