How far is Lakehills, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Lakehills, TX to Laredo, TX is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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 Frio County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakehills and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakehills and Laredo.
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Start on Upland Drive
2655 ft · 2 min · Upland Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road 37
1.6 km · 1 min · Park Road 37
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Turn right onto FM 1283
5.2 mi · 8 min · FM 1283
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At the end of the road, turn left onto FM 1283
6.5 mi · 8 min · FM 1283
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Continue on FM 471 North
1.2 km · 1 min · FM 471 North
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Turn right onto SH 211 South
2246 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on State Highway 211
10.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 211
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Turn right
1955 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
631 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto West US Highway 90
2.7 mi · 3 min · West US Highway 90
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Turn left onto County Road 482
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 482
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At the end of the road, turn left onto FM 471 South
2.2 mi · 4 min · FM 471 South
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 2790
2637 ft · 45 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 2790
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Continue on Lytle-Lacoste Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Lytle-Lacoste Road
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Turn left onto North Prairie Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Prairie Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
633 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Somerset Street
1651 ft · 45 sec · South Somerset Street
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Continue on Benton City Road
2251 ft · 43 sec · Benton City Road
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Turn right onto Interstate 35 South
676 ft · 13 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Take the ramp left
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
130.9 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Turn right onto Houston Street
1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street
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Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
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Turn left onto Matamoros Street
93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakehills and Laredo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
131 mi · 02h 12m
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 Lakehills and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakehills to Laredo?
The road trip is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Dilley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Lakehills and 84.3 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.60 one way or $45.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakehills and Partly Sunny near Laredo.
Stop Ideas Near Dilley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dilley.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakehills and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 148.97 mi (239.74 km).
#1 Lakehills
Census designated place
| Population | 5,150 |
| Coordinates | 29.6046700, -98.9430900 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laredo
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Laredo metropolitan area.
| Population | 263,640 |
| Coordinates | 27.5064100, -99.5075400 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.60 | $45.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.43 | $50.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.45 | $54.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.88 | $47.76 |
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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