How far is Houston, TX from Lakeside City, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Lakeside City, TX is about 383.6 miles (617.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 337.3 miles (542.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Lakeside City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Lakeside City.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
664 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Travis Street
1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
236.9 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
3139 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
99.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 281 South, TX 79 South: Jacksboro, Archer City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 South, TX 79 South: Jacksboro, Archer City
1734 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry S Grace Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Parkway
3100 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 79 South, Loop 473: Archer City
1295 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Archer City Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Archer City Highway
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Continue on State Highway 79 South
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 79 South
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Turn right onto Bowman Road
620 ft · 29 sec · Bowman Road
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Turn right onto Shoreline Drive
2950 ft · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
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Turn left onto Voyage Way
84 m · 17 sec · Voyage Way
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Turn left onto Royal Road
787 ft · 37 sec · Royal Road
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Turn right onto Skyline Road
76 m · 11 sec · Skyline Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Skyline Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Lakeside City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
237 mi · 04h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Lakeside City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Lakeside City?
The road trip is about 383.6 miles (617.3 km) and usually takes 06h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192 miles from Houston and 191.6 miles from Lakeside City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 337.3 miles (542.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.17 one way or $102.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Lakeside City.
Stop Ideas Near Rice
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Jail
Corsicana Animal Shelter
Corsicana Planning & Zoning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rice.
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Union Station
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Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Lakeside City. Straight-line distance: 337.32 mi (542.87 km).
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeside City
Town of the Asher County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,008 |
| Coordinates | 33.8287100, -98.5453300 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside City (-98.54533, 33.82871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 617 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $51.17 | $102.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.57 | $115.14 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $62.16 | $124.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $54.07 | $108.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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