Origin
Lake Kiowa, TX
Late night in Lake Kiowa on Saturday
Local time
1:33 AM
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Current temp
58°F
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Trip from Lake Kiowa, TX to Montopolis, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
265.4 mi
427 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Kiowa, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Kiowa, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 265.4 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kiowa Drive North, Kiowa Drive West, Navajo Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132.7 miles from Lake Kiowa, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 265.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 14m drive with frequent turns across 265.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kiowa Drive North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Kiowa, TX to Montopolis, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kiowa Drive North | — | — |
| Kiowa Drive West | — | — |
| Navajo Trail | — | — |
| San Chez Drive | — | — |
| County Road 224 | — | — |
| County Road 219 | — | — |
| Farm-to-Market Road 902 | — | — |
| Farm-to-Market Road 372 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Kiowa Drive North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Kiowa, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on Blackfoot Trail
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Blackfoot Trail
2
Turn left onto Kiowa Drive North
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kiowa Drive North
3
Continue on Kiowa Drive North
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kiowa Drive North
4
Continue on Kiowa Drive West
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Kiowa Drive West
5
Turn right onto Navajo Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Navajo Trail
6
Turn right onto San Chez Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Chez Drive
7
Turn right onto Kiowa Drive West
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Kiowa Drive West
8
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
44 sec
9
Turn straight onto County Road 224
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 224
10
Turn left onto County Road 219
269 ft
·
18 sec
·
County Road 219
11
Turn sharp right onto Farm-to-Market Road 902
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 902
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 372
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 372
13
Continue on Burns City Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Burns City Road
14
Turn left onto Anthony Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Anthony Street
15
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Grand Avenue
16
Turn left onto East California Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East California Street
17
Turn left
351 ft
·
10 sec
18
Continue on South Interstate 35
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Interstate 35
19
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
20
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
29 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress
17 mi
·
16 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
23
Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
85 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
North South Freeway
24
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
25
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
26
Keep slight left
53 mi
·
54 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas
28
Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 183 South: Lockhart
29
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
30
Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
31
Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
32
Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
33
Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
486 ft
·
12 sec
·
183 Toll South: Lockhart
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.7 miles from Lake Kiowa, TX, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 58 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.7 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montopolis, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lake Kiowa, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lake Kiowa, TX
This is one driving day of about 265.4 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Lake Kiowa, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.7 mi from Lake Kiowa, TX · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.7 miles from Lake Kiowa, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Montopolis, TX
The final approach into Montopolis, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Montopolis, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.10 one way
$80.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $43.90 | $87.79 |
| premium | $4.54 | $47.39 | $94.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.60 | $117.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.87 | $12.74 |
| Efficient EV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.22 | $10.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.2 | 1 | $37.16 | $16.99 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Saturday
Local time
1:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Italy, TX
133 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
4h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lake Kiowa, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 265.4 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kiowa Drive North, Kiowa Drive West, Navajo Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.7 miles from Lake Kiowa, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Kiowa, TX to Montopolis, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Kiowa, TX to Montopolis, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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