How far is Laredo, TX from Lakehills, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Lakehills, TX is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Lakehills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Lakehills.
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Start on Matamoros Street
1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street
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Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
130.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3175, FM 2790: Benton City Road, Lytle
1349 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight
153 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto Interstate 35 South
78 m · 8 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Turn left onto Benton City Road
2790 ft · 53 sec · Benton City Road
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Continue on South Somerset Street
1651 ft · 53 sec · South Somerset Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
633 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Prairie Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Prairie Street
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Continue on Lytle-Lacoste Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Lytle-Lacoste Road
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Turn straight onto Farm-to-Market Road 2790
2637 ft · 45 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 2790
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Continue on Castro Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Castro Avenue
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto County Road 482
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 482
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Turn right onto US Highway 90 East
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 90 East
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Take the exit straight toward TX 211
133 m · 12 sec
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Continue on TX 211
2549 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 211
3.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 211
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Turn left onto Potranco Road
2 mi · 3 min · Potranco Road
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Turn right onto County Road 381
4.1 mi · 10 min · County Road 381
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At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 471 North
3.5 mi · 6 min · FM 471 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto FM 1283
6.4 mi · 7 min · FM 1283
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Turn slight right
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Park Road 37
1.6 km · 2 min · Park Road 37
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Turn right onto Upland Drive
2655 ft · 2 min · Upland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Upland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Lakehills.
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
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
131 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Laredo and Partly Sunny near Lakehills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Lakehills?
The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dilley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Laredo and 85.6 miles from Lakehills.
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 22.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.86 one way or $45.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laredo and Partly Sunny near Lakehills.
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 Laredo and Lakehills. Straight-line distance: 148.97 mi (239.74 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Lakehills
Census designated place
| Population | 5,150 |
| Coordinates | 29.6046700, -98.9430900 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakehills (-98.94309, 29.60467)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.86 | $45.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.72 | $51.45 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.78 | $55.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.16 | $48.32 |
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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