Origin
Lacy-Lakeview, TX
Morning in Lacy-Lakeview on Tuesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lacy-Lakeview, TX to Mart, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lacy-Lakeview, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Mart, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Great Plains of Texas, the 21.5-mile journey from Lacy-Lakeview to Mart is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via North Walnut Street, East Craven Avenue, and Air Base Road rather than major interstates. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel covers the trip comfortably, allowing you to focus on the road ahead. Because this route stays entirely within the same region, you can anticipate a consistent landscape throughout your drive. It is a straightforward, practical commute for those needing to travel between these two Texas communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 164 | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| East State Highway 6 | 6.7 mi | 6m |
| East Loop 340 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Air Base Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Craven Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Marlin Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Avenue C | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 164
— 7.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lacy-Lakeview, TX and Mart, TX.
1
Start on Avenue C
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Avenue C
2
At end of road, turn right onto North Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto East Craven Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Craven Avenue
4
Turn right onto Air Base Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Air Base Road
5
Continue on FM 2418
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Air Base Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
7
Merge onto Loop 340
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Loop 340
8
Turn left onto Marlin Highway
156 ft
·
5 sec
·
Marlin Highway
9
Take the ramp onto TX 6
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Marlin Highway
Toward TX 6 South: Marlin, Bryan
10
Continue on TX 6
6.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East State Highway 6
11
Turn slight left onto TX 164
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
TX 164
12
Arrive at destination
TX 164
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Walnut Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Craven Avenue
Turn left onto East Craven Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Loop 340 / East Loop 340
Merge onto Loop 340 / East Loop 340
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
TX 6 / Marlin Highway
Take the ramp onto TX 6 / Marlin Highway toward TX 6 South: Marlin, Bryan
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 6 South: Marlin, Bryan
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mart, TX
Morning in Mart on Tuesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between these two towns. With 0% of the route on highways, you will rely entirely on local roads, which keeps the pace steady but requires frequent adjustments. You won't face any monotonous, long-distance stretches, as the road layout keeps you engaged with its winding, local character. Navigating these specific streets means you should expect a more tactile driving experience compared to a standard interstate cruise. The entire 21.5-mile path maintains this intimate, non-highway feel from start to finish.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on TX 164.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 164 and East State Highway 6. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Craven Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
547 ft
356 ft
Total Climb
191 ft
Total Descent
155 ft
Highest Point
547 ft
~16.9 mi in
Elevation Range
191 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lacy-Lakeview, TX to Mart, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Bryan along the way.
Bryan
6.9 mi in
|
~11m
|
via TX 6
About the Cities
Arriving in Mart, TX
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on TX 164. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Craven Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mart, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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