Origin
Lost Creek, TX
Afternoon in Lost Creek on Sunday
Local time
4:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lost Creek, TX to Montopolis, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lost Creek, TX
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Trip Overview
This short, 11.9-mile drive from Lost Creek to Montopolis, Texas, is designed for a single day, taking about 23 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it's an easy addition to your Texas travels. You'll navigate primarily via Bee Caves Road, West 5th Street, and East 7th Street. The route stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a local feel rather than a long-haul experience. This trip is perfect for a quick hop between nearby areas without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Caves Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| East 7th Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| West 5th Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Bee Cave Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Mopac Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Canyon Rim Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Airport Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Mopac Service Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bee Caves Road
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lost Creek, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on Whippoorwill Trail
220 ft
·
12 sec
·
Whippoorwill Trail
2
Turn right onto Guinevere Lane
347 ft
·
15 sec
·
Guinevere Lane
3
Turn straight onto Canyon Rim Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Rim Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto RM 2244
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bee Caves Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on RM 2244
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bee Cave Road
6
Continue on RM 2244
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Bee Caves Road
7
Turn left onto South Mopac Service Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Mopac Service Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Loop 1 North
9
Merge onto Loop 1
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Mopac Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
120 ft
·
2 sec
Toward 5th Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto West 5th Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Red River Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Red River Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto East 7th Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East 7th Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto Loop 111
0.2 mi
·
19 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
RM 2244 / Bee Caves Road
At end of road, turn right onto RM 2244 / Bee Caves Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
South Mopac Service Road
Turn left onto South Mopac Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar...
9
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 5th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 5th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Montopolis on Sunday
Local time
4:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only a 5% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles along Bee Caves Road. As you transition, the roads will change, moving from local byways to city streets. This isn't a route for settling into a high-speed cruise; instead, be prepared for frequent adjustments and a more engaged driving experience as you navigate the various streets connecting your origin and destination.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Bee Caves Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near RM 2244 / Bee Caves Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 11.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (RM 2244 / Bee Caves Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (South Mopac Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lost Creek, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 1 North along the way.
Loop 1 North
5.3 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Bee Caves Road. 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 0.7 miles (RM 2244 / Bee Caves Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (South Mopac Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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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