How far is Lacy-Lakeview, TX from Ross, TX?

The driving distance from Lacy-Lakeview, TX to Ross, TX is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.5 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.24 mi
10.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.24 mi
Kilometers
10.04 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.5 mi
Kilometers
12.07 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ross
Sun, Nov 1, 6:35 PM CST
Return by in Lacy-Lakeview
Sun, Nov 1, 6:48 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lacy-Lakeview
2026-11-01T18:22
Arrive Ross
Sun, Nov 1, 6:35 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lacy-Lakeview
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Northcrest
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Lacy-Lakeview
3.7 mi
00h 06m
To Ross
3.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lacy-Lakeview and Ross.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue C

    601 ft · 32 sec · Avenue C

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Walnut Street

    1974 ft · 56 sec · North Walnut Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Crest Drive

    3246 ft · 1 min · East Crest Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    2413 ft · 48 sec · North Interstate 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3149: Tours Road, Ross Road

    1347 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Interstate 35

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ross Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Ross Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Katy Road

    32 m · 3 sec · North Katy Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ross Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Ross Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ross Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lacy-Lakeview and Ross.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
160 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
3.18 mi · 42%
North Interstate 35
1.52 mi · 20%
Ross Road
1.1 mi · 15%
East Crest Drive
0.61 mi · 8%
North Walnut Street
0.37 mi · 5%
I 35 North
0.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

3.18 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northcrest
00h 06m from Lacy-Lakeview
Leave By
8:04 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Lacy-Lakeview and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Ross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lacy-Lakeview to Ross?

The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Northcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Lacy-Lakeview and 3.7 miles from Ross.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Lacy-Lakeview and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Ross.

Stop Ideas Near Northcrest

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northcrest, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northcrest.

BUS

Waco, TX

10 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

36 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

83 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lacy-Lakeview and Ross. Straight-line distance: 6.24 mi (10.04 km).

Lacy-Lakeview

#1 Lacy-Lakeview

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Population6,803
Coordinates31.6293300, -97.1027800
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Ross

#2 Ross

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Population272
Coordinates31.7185000, -97.1191700
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Lacy-Lakeview (-97.10278, 31.62933)
End: Ross (-97.11917, 31.7185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
1 L · about $0.95
Round trip
$1.90
0.52 gal · 2 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.66 $0.95 $1.90
Mid-grade $4.18 $1.09 $2.17
Premium $4.56 $1.18 $2.37
Diesel $5.76 $1.50 $3.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Nov 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lacy-Lakeview and Ross. The current time is 18:22:27.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.