How far is Lampasas, TX from Caldwell, TX?
The driving distance from Lampasas, TX to Caldwell, TX is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bell County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lampasas and Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lampasas and Caldwell.
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Start on East 4th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Central Texas Expressway
29.1 mi · 32 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Stan Schlueter Loop
1897 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto East Central Texas Expressway
2.5 mi · 2 min · East Central Texas Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 190 East
924 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
13.2 mi · 14 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
3243 ft · 43 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 93: 6th Avenue
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto North I-35 Frontage Road
1505 ft · 34 sec · North I-35 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on Taylor Valley Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Taylor Valley Road
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Turn right onto Highway 190 Access Road
1601 ft · 27 sec · Highway 190 Access Road
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Take the ramp slight left
2037 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto East US Highway 190
24.9 mi · 33 min · East US Highway 190
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Continue on Kemp Street
1272 ft · 16 sec · Kemp Street
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Continue on East 1st Street
11.9 mi · 13 min · East 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
16 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East Buck Street
1476 ft · 47 sec · East Buck Street
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Turn left onto South Echols Street
21 m · 3 sec · South Echols Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Echols Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lampasas and Caldwell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Central Texas Expressway
Turn left onto Central Texas Expressway
29.1 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Lampasas and Mostly Sunny near Caldwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lampasas to Caldwell?
The road trip is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Little River-Academy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Lampasas and 55.7 miles from Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.55 one way or $31.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lampasas and Mostly Sunny near Caldwell.
Stop Ideas Near Little River-Academy
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 Little River-Academy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lampasas and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 95.7 mi (154.02 km).
#1 Lampasas
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 8,119 |
| Coordinates | 31.0637800, -98.1817000 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caldwell
City in Burleson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,495 |
| Coordinates | 30.5313200, -96.6930300 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caldwell (-96.69303, 30.53132)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $3.96 | $15.55 | $31.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.52 | $35.05 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $19.01 | $38.01 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $23.34 | $46.67 |
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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