How far is Houston, TX from Lakeside, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Lakeside, TX is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Waller County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Lakeside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Lakeside.
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Start on Louisiana Street
761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
48.4 mi · 55 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 36: Sealy, Bellville
1939 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Meyer Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Meyer Street
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Turn right
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2367 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Lakeside Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Lakeside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
48.4 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Lakeside?
The road trip is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Houston and 34.1 miles from Lakeside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeside.
Stop Ideas Near Brookshire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Katy Visitors Center
Sealy City Hall
Orchard Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookshire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 59.57 mi (95.87 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
Town in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,586 |
| Coordinates | 29.5649600, -96.3288500 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside (-96.32885, 29.56496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.20 | $20.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
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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