How far is Montopolis, TX from Lakeside City, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Lakeside City, TX is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Lakeside City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Lakeside City.
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Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
67 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left
42 m · 11 sec
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Turn sharp left onto US Highway 183 South
1.1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on North US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 43 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Continue on Morgan Mill Road
39.9 mi · 44 min · Morgan Mill Road
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Continue on South Oak Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · South Oak Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
14.9 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Benson Street
65 mi · 1 hr 15 min · South Benson Street
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Turn left
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn sharp right onto State Highway 79 South
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 79 South
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Turn left onto Bowman Road
620 ft · 29 sec · Bowman Road
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Turn right onto Shoreline Drive
2950 ft · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
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Turn left onto Voyage Way
84 m · 17 sec · Voyage Way
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Turn left onto Royal Road
787 ft · 37 sec · Royal Road
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Turn right onto Skyline Road
76 m · 11 sec · Skyline Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Skyline Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Lakeside City.
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 Benson Street
Continue on South Benson Street
65 mi · 01h 15m
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 Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Lakeside City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Lakeside City?
The road trip is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Hico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from Montopolis and 144.3 miles from Lakeside City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 5:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.55 one way or $77.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Lakeside City.
Stop Ideas Near Hico
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 Hico.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Lakeside City. Straight-line distance: 252.74 mi (406.74 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Lakeside City
Town of the Asher County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,008 |
| Coordinates | 33.8287100, -98.5453300 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside City (-98.54533, 33.82871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.55 | $77.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.37 | $86.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.83 | $93.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.73 | $81.46 |
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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