Origin
Lakeway, TX
Late night in Lakeway on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeway, TX to Montopolis, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeway, TX
Danny Meneses
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Lakeway to Montopolis, you are looking at a straightforward 27.1-mile drive across the Great Plains of Texas. Expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will rely primarily on a combination of Ranch Road 620 South, West Highway 71, and US 290 to complete the journey. With fuel costs estimated at around $4, it is a highly economical route for a quick commute or local excursion. Since the entire trip takes place within the same region, you won't experience major geographic shifts, allowing for a consistent driving experience from start to finish.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 290 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| West Highway 71 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Ranch Road 620 South | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Lohmans Crossing Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 71 West | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 183 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| West US Highway 290 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Airport Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 290
— 11.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeway, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on this road
112 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Lohmans Crossing Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lohmans Crossing Road
3
Turn right onto RM 620
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Ranch Road 620 South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto TX 71
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
West Highway 71
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on State Highway 71 West
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 71 West
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
this road
7
Merge onto US 290
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
West US Highway 290
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward US 290 East, TX 71 East
9
Merge onto West US Highway 290
202 ft
·
2 sec
·
West US Highway 290
10
Continue on US 290; TX 71
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 290; TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 183 North
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto US 183
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 183
13
Continue on 183 Toll
0.7 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Loop 111
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
16
Continue on Loop 111
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
17
Continue on US 183
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
18
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
19
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
RM 620 / Ranch Road 620 South
Turn right onto RM 620 / Ranch Road 620 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
TX 71 / West Highway 71
Turn left onto TX 71 / West Highway 71
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward US 290 East, TX 71 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 290 East, TX 71 East
6
23.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 183 North
7
25.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Stree...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Late night in Montopolis on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 27.1-mile path is a highway-focused drive, with 75% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of road types, transitioning through stretches of Ranch Road 620 South and West Highway 71 before hitting the longest uninterrupted segment of 11.1 miles on US 290. The route offers a functional pace rather than a winding, technical experience, keeping you moving steadily toward your destination. Because the majority of the trip is highway-based, the drive feels efficient and predictable. Prepare for a consistent, high-speed flow that defines the character of this transit across the plains.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on US 290.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 290 and West Highway 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near RM 620 / Ranch Road 620 South.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (RM 620 / Ranch Road 620 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (TX 71 / West Highway 71): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Lakeway, TX
Full guide →Lakeway is a city in the Hill Country region of Texas. It is just outside of Austin.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on US 290. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Montopolis, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (RM 620 / Ranch Road 620 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (TX 71 / West Highway 71): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montopolis, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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