How far is Montopolis, TX from Lexington, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Lexington, TX is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
62.65 mi
01h 13m
Flight
42.27 mi
68.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.27 mi
Kilometers
68.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.65 mi
Kilometers
100.82 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T09:29
Arrive Lexington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Camp Swift
TX

Census designated place

From Montopolis
31.3 mi
00h 36m
To Lexington
31.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    67 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway

    1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    2541 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71

  8. 8

    Continue on Texas State Highway 71

    18.9 mi · 22 min · Texas State Highway 71

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto College Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · College Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 21 East

    26 mi · 29 min · State Highway 21 East

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1037 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    7.7 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 77

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    38 m · 3 sec · 7th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Lexington.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 21 East
26.2 mi · 42%
Texas State Highway 71
19.1 mi · 31%
United States Highway 77
7.69 mi · 12%
East State Highway 71
2.67 mi · 4%
Bastrop Freeway
1.89 mi · 3%
College Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 21 East

Continue on State Highway 21 East

26 mi · 00h 29m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Swift
00h 36m from Montopolis
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Lexington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Lexington?

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Camp Swift is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Montopolis and 31.3 miles from Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.35 one way or $16.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Swift

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Camp Swift, 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 Camp Swift.

RAIL

Taylor

43 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

45 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

71 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Temple

101 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 42.27 mi (68.03 km).

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#1 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
Lexington

#2 Lexington

Town in Lee County, Texas, United States

Population1,256
Coordinates30.4191000, -97.0116500
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Lexington (-97.01165, 30.4191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.37 L · about $8.35
Round trip
$16.70
4.42 gal · 16.74 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.35 $16.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.40 $18.79
Premium $4.59 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $3.99 $8.82 $17.65

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 Montopolis and Lexington. The current time is 09:29:53.

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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.