How far is Lago Vista, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Lago Vista, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
37.95 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.23 mi
37.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.23 mi
Kilometers
37.39 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.95 mi
Kilometers
61.08 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Jun 10, 3:31 PM CDT
Return by in Lago Vista
Wed, Jun 10, 4:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lago Vista
2026-06-10T14:46
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Jun 10, 3:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lago Vista
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Anderson Mill
TX

Census designated place

From Lago Vista
19.4 mi
00h 22m
To Montopolis
18.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
93°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lago Vista and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lago Vista and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Drive

    2398 ft · 2 min · Park Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Drive

    667 ft · 29 sec · Park Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Drive

    21 m · 6 sec · Park Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lohman Ford Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lohman Ford Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto RM 1431

    7.5 mi · 11 min · RM 1431

  6. 6

    Continue on West Whitestone Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Whitestone Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West New Hope Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West New Hope Drive

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Bagdad Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Bagdad Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Whitestone Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · West Whitestone Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East Whitestone Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Whitestone Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward 183A Toll South: Austin

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 183A Toll Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lago Vista and Montopolis.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
183A Toll Road
18.5 mi · 49%
RM 1431
7.45 mi · 20%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 13%
West New Hope Drive
1.92 mi · 5%
West Whitestone Boulevard
1.57 mi · 4%
Lohman Ford Road
1.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

183A Toll Road

Continue straight

14.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anderson Mill
00h 22m from Lago Vista
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lago Vista and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lago Vista to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Anderson Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Lago Vista and 18.5 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.06 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lago Vista and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Anderson Mill

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

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

RAIL

Austin

21 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

40 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

65 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

74 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lago Vista and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 23.23 mi (37.39 km).

Lago Vista

#1 Lago Vista

City in Travis County, Texas, United States

Population7,943
Coordinates30.4602000, -97.9883500
Altitude236
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: Park Drive (-97.98831, 30.460266)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.06
Round trip
$10.13
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.06 $10.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.59 $6.15 $12.30
Diesel $3.99 $5.35 $10.70

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Lago Vista and Montopolis. The current time is 14:46:09.

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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.