How far is Lacy-Lakeview, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Lacy-Lakeview, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.9 miles (164 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.28 mi
01h 46m
Flight
101.9 mi
164 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.9 mi
Kilometers
164 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.28 mi
Kilometers
182.31 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM CDT
Return by in Lacy-Lakeview
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lacy-Lakeview
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lacy-Lakeview
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Salado
TX

Village in the United States

From Lacy-Lakeview
54.8 mi
00h 53m
To Montopolis
58.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lacy-Lakeview and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lacy-Lakeview and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue C

    601 ft · 28 sec · Avenue C

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2354 ft · 1 min · North Walnut Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1275 ft · 25 sec · North Interstate 35

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lacy-Lakeview and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
92.7 mi · 82%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 6%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 4%
US 183 South
3.12 mi · 3%
North Walnut Street
0.45 mi
I 35 South
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

52.6 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
101.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salado
00h 53m from Lacy-Lakeview
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lacy-Lakeview and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lacy-Lakeview to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Salado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Lacy-Lakeview and 58.5 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 101.9 miles (164 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lacy-Lakeview and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Salado

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

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

RAIL

Temple

25 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

27 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

30 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Taylor

44 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lacy-Lakeview and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 101.9 mi (164 km).

Lacy-Lakeview

#1 Lacy-Lakeview

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Population6,803
Coordinates31.6293300, -97.1027800
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
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#2 Montopolis

This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.

Population912,791
Coordinates30.2432700, -97.6905600
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Avenue C (-97.102774, 31.629322)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.13 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.23
8 gal · 30.26 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.12 $30.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.01 $34.02
Premium $4.59 $18.36 $36.73
Diesel $3.99 $15.97 $31.94

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 Lacy-Lakeview and Montopolis. The current time is 20:25:10.

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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.