Trip from Ross, TX to Lacy-Lakeview, TX

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, North Katy Road, North Interstate 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Ross, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Ross, TX to Lacy-Lakeview, TX?

The route from Ross, TX to Lacy-Lakeview, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

12m

Distance

7.3 mi

12 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 11m ★

6 AM

0h 13m

8 AM

0h 15m

10 AM

0h 13m

12 PM

0h 13m

3 PM

0h 13m

5 PM

0h 15m

8 PM

0h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ross, TX to Lacy-Lakeview, TX covers 7.3 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Purple Heart Trail, North Katy Road, North Interstate 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 7.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Katy Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Katy Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Dewberry Way): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (North Interstate 35): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Katy Road

Turn right onto North Katy Road

Navigation decision point

5

1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | Dewberry Way

At end of road, turn left onto Dewberry Way

Navigation decision point

5

2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | North Interstate 35

At end of road, turn right onto North Interstate 35

Navigation decision point

5

2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail

Merge onto I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

5.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward FM 2417: Crest Drive, Craven Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 342A Toward FM 2417: Crest Drive, Craven Avenue

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Purple Heart Trail	2.9 mi	2m
North Katy Road	1.8 mi	3m
North Interstate 35	0.6 mi	1m
East Crest Drive	0.5 mi	1m
Dewberry Way	0.4 mi	1m
North Walnut Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Avenue C	0.1 mi	<1m
Ross Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 2.9 mi, about 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ross, TX and Lacy-Lakeview, TX.

1

Start on Ross Road

59 ft · 5 sec · Ross Road

2

Turn right onto North Katy Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Katy Road

3

At end of road, turn left onto Dewberry Way

0.4 mi · 1 min · Dewberry Way

4

At end of road, turn right onto North Interstate 35

355 ft · 9 sec · North Interstate 35

5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 35 South, US 77 South

6

Merge onto I 35; US 77

2.9 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 342A Toward FM 2417: Crest Drive, Craven Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

0.2 mi · 20 sec · North Interstate 35

9

Continue on North Interstate 35

0.4 mi · 39 sec · North Interstate 35

10

Turn right onto FM 2417

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Crest Drive

11

Turn left onto North Walnut Street

0.4 mi · 56 sec · North Walnut Street

12

Turn right onto Avenue C

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Avenue C

13

Arrive at destination

Avenue C

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.10 one way

$2.21 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$1.21	$2.41
premium	$4.54	$1.30	$2.61
diesel	$5.61	$1.61	$3.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.2	$0.77	$0.35
Efficient EV	1.8	$0.64	$0.29
EV Truck/SUV	2.9	$1.02	$0.47

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Ross, TX

Afternoon in Ross on Thursday

Local time

3:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lacy-Lakeview, TX

Afternoon in Lacy-Lakeview on Thursday

Local time

3:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

20 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

12m 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 Ross, TX to Lacy-Lakeview, TX covers 7.3 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, North Katy Road, North Interstate 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Ross, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.10 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 12m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Katy Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Dewberry Way): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (North Interstate 35): Navigation decision point.

The route from Ross, TX to Lacy-Lakeview, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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