How far is LaSalle, TX from Center, TX?

The driving distance from LaSalle, TX to Center, TX is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.24 mi
00h 03m
Flight
1.59 mi
2.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.59 mi
Kilometers
2.56 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.24 mi
Kilometers
3.61 km
Drive Time
00h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM CDT
Return by in LaSalle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave LaSalle
2026-04-23T02:06
Arrive Center
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:03 AM to 7:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in LaSalle
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Groesbeck
TX

City in Texas, United States

From LaSalle
1.1 mi
00h 01m
To Center
1.1 mi
00h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between LaSalle and Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between LaSalle and Center.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Yeagua Street

    2745 ft · 53 sec · East Yeagua Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lcr 800

    118 m · 17 sec · Lcr 800

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lcr 800

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between LaSalle and Center.

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
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
181.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Yeagua Street
0.52 mi · 23%
Lcr 800
0.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

1.64 mi · 00h 04m

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 03m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
1.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Groesbeck
00h 01m from LaSalle
Leave By
8:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving LaSalle and Mostly Cloudy near Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from LaSalle to Center?

The road trip is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km) and usually takes 00h 03m 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?

Groesbeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.1 miles from LaSalle and 1.1 miles from Center.

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

The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.30 one way or $0.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around LaSalle and Mostly Cloudy near Center.

Stop Ideas Near Groesbeck

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Groesbeck, 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 Groesbeck.

BUS

Waco, TX

57 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

83 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

91 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Bryan, TX

96 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between LaSalle and Center. Straight-line distance: 1.59 mi (2.56 km).

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#1 LaSalle

LaSalle is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.5332300, -96.4188700
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Center

#2 Center

City in Shelby County, Texas, United States

Population5,043
Coordinates31.5107300, -96.4247000
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: FM 1953 (-96.418891, 31.533221)
End: Lcr 800 (-96.425033, 31.510621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.08 gal
0.3 L · about $0.30
Round trip
$0.60
0.16 gal · 0.6 L
Estimated CO2
0.7 kg one way
Round trip: 1.4 kg / 3 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $0.30 $0.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.34 $0.68
Premium $4.59 $0.37 $0.73
Diesel $3.99 $0.32 $0.64

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between LaSalle and Center. The current time is 02:06:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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