How far is Lakewood Village, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Lakewood Village, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood Village and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood Village and Montopolis.
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Start on Hillside Drive
795 ft · 37 sec · Hillside Drive
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Turn right onto Highridge Drive
12 m · 7 sec · Highridge Drive
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
720 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Stowe Lane
548 ft · 24 sec · Stowe Lane
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Turn left onto Lakecrest Drive
92 m · 24 sec · Lakecrest Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Eldorado Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · West Eldorado Parkway
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Continue on Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
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Continue on East Swisher Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Swisher Road
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Turn sharp left onto South Stemmons Freeway
1.6 km · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35E South, US 77 South
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
19.6 mi · 22 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Stemmons Freeway
10 mi · 13 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
52.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard
1951 ft · 30 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 Lakewood Village and Montopolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood Village 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 Lakewood Village to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Lakewood Village and 127 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.39 one way or $64.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Ross
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 Ross.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood Village and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 204.76 mi (329.53 km).
#1 Lakewood Village
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,002 |
| Coordinates | 33.1426200, -96.9694500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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 (-97.690547, 30.243272)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.39 | $64.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.44 | $72.88 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.34 | $78.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.22 | $68.44 |
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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