How far is Lampasas, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Lampasas, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
71.46 mi
01h 10m
Flight
63.77 mi
102.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.77 mi
Kilometers
102.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.46 mi
Kilometers
115 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM CDT
Return by in Lampasas
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lampasas
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lampasas
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
Liberty Hill
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Lampasas
35.7 mi
00h 35m
To Montopolis
35.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lampasas and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    34 m · 11 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Key Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Key Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lampasas 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 50%
183A Toll Road
29.1 mi · 41%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 7%
South Key Avenue
1.01 mi · 1%
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
0.37 mi · 1%
Montopolis Drive
0.27 mi
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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty Hill
00h 35m from Lampasas
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lampasas 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 Lampasas to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Liberty Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Lampasas and 35.7 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lampasas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Liberty Hill

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

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

RAIL

Austin

47 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

50 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

54 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

55 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lampasas and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 63.77 mi (102.62 km).

Lampasas

#1 Lampasas

City in Texas, United States

Population8,119
Coordinates31.0637800, -98.1817000
Altitude313
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: East 4th Street (-98.181745, 31.06389)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $9.52
Round trip
$19.05
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.52 $19.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.72 $21.43
Premium $4.59 $11.57 $23.14
Diesel $3.99 $10.06 $20.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lampasas and Montopolis. The current time is 22:32:12.

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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.