How far is Caldwell, TX from Lampasas, TX?
The driving distance from Caldwell, TX to Lampasas, TX is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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 Bell County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Lampasas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Lampasas.
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Start on South Echols Street
21 m · 6 sec · South Echols Street
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Turn right onto West Buck Street
1476 ft · 50 sec · West Buck Street
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Turn left onto South Green Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Green Street
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Continue on State Highway 36 North
14.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 36 North
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight
36.5 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 436: Little River-Academy
1873 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Highway 190 Access Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Highway 190 Access Road
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Turn left onto Taylor Valley Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Taylor Valley Road
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto North I-35 Frontage Road
1404 ft · 28 sec · North I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 190 West
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
1.2 km · 53 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway
13.1 mi · 14 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway
2.4 mi · 2 min · West Central Texas Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 14 West, US 190 West
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 West: Lampasas
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
62 m · 7 sec
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Continue on East 4th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Lampasas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 36 North
Take the exit straight
36.5 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Caldwell and Mostly Sunny near Lampasas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Lampasas?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Little River-Academy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Caldwell and 55.8 miles from Lampasas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.55 one way or $31.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Caldwell and Mostly Sunny near Lampasas.
Stop Ideas Near Little River-Academy
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 Little River-Academy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Lampasas. Straight-line distance: 95.7 mi (154.02 km).
#1 Caldwell
City in Burleson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,495 |
| Coordinates | 30.5313200, -96.6930300 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lampasas
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 8,119 |
| Coordinates | 31.0637800, -98.1817000 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lampasas (-98.1817, 31.06378)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $3.96 | $15.55 | $31.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.52 | $35.05 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $19.01 | $38.01 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $23.34 | $46.67 |
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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