How far is Lake Brownwood, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Lake Brownwood, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 151.6 miles (244 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (217 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.61 mi
02h 34m
Flight
134.86 mi
217.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.86 mi
Kilometers
217.03 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.61 mi
Kilometers
244 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 9:28 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Brownwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Brownwood
2026-04-18T18:54
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 9:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Brownwood
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
Lampasas
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Lake Brownwood
75.7 mi
01h 17m
To Montopolis
75.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Brownwood and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Brownwood and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Kirkland Drive

    2312 ft · 2 min · Kirkland Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spillway Road

    550 ft · 30 sec · Spillway Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto FM 2125

    6.2 mi · 15 min · FM 2125

  4. 4

    Continue on Cottonwood Street

    1567 ft · 50 sec · Cottonwood Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Belle Plain Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Belle Plain Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Commerce Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  10. 10

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Brownwood and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 29%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 24%
183A Toll Road
29.1 mi · 19%
FM 2125
6.16 mi · 4%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 3%
North Key Avenue
2.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 183

Continue on South US Highway 183

35.3 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
134.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lampasas
01h 17m from Lake Brownwood
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Brownwood 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 Lake Brownwood to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (244 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Lampasas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Lake Brownwood and 75.9 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 134.8 miles (217 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.22 one way or $40.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Brownwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Lampasas

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

41 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

44 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Temple

80 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

85 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Brownwood and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 134.86 mi (217.03 km).

Lake Brownwood

#1 Lake Brownwood

Census designated place

Population1,532
Coordinates31.8357000, -99.0078300
Altitude440
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: Waterfront Road (-99.007832, 31.835755)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.25 L · about $20.22
Round trip
$40.44
10.7 gal · 40.5 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.22 $40.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.75 $45.50
Premium $4.59 $24.56 $49.12
Diesel $3.99 $21.36 $42.73

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Brownwood and Montopolis. The current time is 18:54:03.

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.