How far is Lakeway, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Lakeway, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Travis County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeway and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeway and Montopolis.
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Start on the route
34 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Lohmans Crossing Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Lohmans Crossing Road
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 620 South
2.9 mi · 4 min · Ranch Road 620 South
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Turn left onto West Highway 71
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Highway 71
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Continue on State Highway 71 West
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 71 West
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Continue straight
1091 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto West US Highway 290
1.2 km · 59 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward US 290 East, TX 71 East
590 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto West US Highway 290
62 m · 3 sec · West US Highway 290
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North
1241 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard
1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Airport Boulevard
2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
148 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeway and Montopolis.
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.
West US Highway 290
Continue straight
11.1 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeway 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 Lakeway to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Sunset Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Lakeway and 13.2 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Sunset Valley
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 Sunset Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeway and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 19.14 mi (30.81 km).
#1 Lakeway
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,216 |
| Coordinates | 30.3637700, -97.9795900 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.78 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
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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