Origin
Lakeside, TX
Morning in Lakeside on Friday
Local time
10:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeside, TX to Montopolis, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
106.6 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeside, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
The drive from Lakeside, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 106.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on TX 71, State Highway 71, US Highway 90A for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78 miles on TX 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.3 miles from Lakeside, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 106.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 106.6 miles, with most of the trip on TX 71 and State Highway 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 78 miles on TX 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 78 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 71 and State Highway 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near US 90 Alt; FM 102 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 106.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 90 Alt; FM 102 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (TX 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 90 Alt; FM 102 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 90 Alt; FM 102 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
TX 71
Take the exit onto TX 71 toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
6
22.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
TX 71
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
103.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
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 US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
7
105.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m 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...
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 Lakeside, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Austin along the way.
Austin
21.7 mi in
|
~27m
|
via TX 71
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 71 | 78 mi | 1h 23m |
| State Highway 71 | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| US Highway 90A | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| East State Highway 71 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Bastrop Freeway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Lakeside Drive | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| I 10 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South McCarty Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 71
— 78 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on FM 102
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakeside Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 90 Alt; FM 102
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto US 90 Alt
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Boothe Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 90 Alt
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South McCarty Avenue
5
Continue on US 90 Alt
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 90A
6
Turn right onto TX 71
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 71
7
Turn left onto TX 71
446 ft
·
8 sec
·
I-10 Service Road
8
Take the ramp onto TX 71
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
TX 71
9
Merge onto I 10; TX 71
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10; TX 71
10
Take the exit onto TX 71
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
TX 71
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
11
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on 71 Toll
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto US 183
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
16
Continue on 183 Toll
0.7 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Loop 111
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
19
Continue on Loop 111
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
20
Continue on US 183
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
21
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
22
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.3 miles from Lakeside, TX, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78 miles.
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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.3 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montopolis, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lakeside, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakeside, TX
This is one driving day of about 106.6 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Lakeside, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on TX 71 for about 78 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.3 mi from Lakeside, TX · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.3 miles from Lakeside, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before TX 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.11 one way
$32.22 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
| premium | $4.54 | $19.03 | $38.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.54 | $47.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32 | 0 | $11.19 | $5.12 |
| Efficient EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.33 | $4.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.92 | $6.82 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Morning in Montopolis on Friday
Local time
10:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Colorado, TX
53 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 59m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lakeside, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 106.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 71, State Highway 71, US Highway 90A. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.3 miles from Lakeside, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 106.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 90 Alt; FM 102 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (TX 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lakeside, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Austin along the way.
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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