Origin
Montopolis, TX
Late night in Montopolis on Saturday
Local time
4:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Montopolis, TX to Lake Kiowa, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 1m
Distance
269.8 mi
434 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 48m
★
6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 28m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 53m
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 Montopolis, TX to Lake Kiowa, TX covers 269.8 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bergstrom Expressway, Bastrop Highway, Highway 183 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.14 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
134.9 miles from Montopolis, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 1m. Total distance: 269.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 1m 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 5h 1m drive with frequent turns across 269.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bergstrom Expressway 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 5h 1m 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 Montopolis, TX to Lake Kiowa, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bergstrom Expressway | — | — |
| Bastrop Highway | — | — |
| Highway 183 South | — | — |
| I 35 | — | — |
| I 35 South | — | — |
| East Anderson Lane | — | — |
| Interstate 35 | — | — |
| I 35 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bergstrom Expressway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis, TX and Lake Kiowa, TX.
1
Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
220 ft
·
5 sec
·
183 Toll South: Lockhart
2
Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
0.8 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
3
Continue on Bastrop Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bastrop Highway
4
Take the exit slight left
138 ft
·
11 sec
5
Turn sharp left onto US Highway 183 South
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 183 South
6
Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
7
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
2 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard
476 ft
·
12 sec
·
I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard
10
Turn straight onto East Anderson Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Anderson Lane
11
Turn right onto North Interstate 35
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate 35
12
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 35 North
13
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
90 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
14
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
15
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
52 mi
·
54 min
·
I 35W: Fort Worth
17
Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
16 mi
·
16 min
·
I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
18
Merge slight right onto North Freeway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
North Freeway
19
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
20
Continue straight
25 mi
·
25 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1306
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
FM 1306
22
Turn slight left onto South Interstate 35
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Interstate 35
23
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
24
Turn right onto West California Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West California Street
25
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grand Avenue
26
Turn left onto Anthony Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Anthony Street
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto Burns City Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Burns City Road
28
Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 372
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 372
29
Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 902
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 902
30
Turn sharp left onto County Road 219
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
County Road 219
31
Turn right onto County Road 224
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 224
32
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
48 sec
33
Turn left onto Kiowa Drive West
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Kiowa Drive West
34
Turn left onto San Chez Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Chez Drive
35
Turn left onto Navajo Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Navajo Trail
36
Turn left onto Kiowa Drive West
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Kiowa Drive West
37
At the end of the road, turn right onto Kiowa Drive North
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kiowa Drive North
38
Turn right onto Blackfoot Trail
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Blackfoot Trail
39
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 134.9 miles from Montopolis, TX, or about 2h 30m 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 59 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.9 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Kiowa, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Montopolis, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Montopolis, TX
This is one driving day of about 269.8 miles and 5h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Montopolis, 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 134.9 mi from Montopolis, TX · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 134.9 miles from Montopolis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lake Kiowa, TX
The final approach into Lake Kiowa, 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 Lake Kiowa, 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
$40.14 one way
$80.28 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $45.16 | $90.33 |
| premium | $4.59 | $48.77 | $97.53 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $42.41 | $84.83 |
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: 94.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.9 | 0 | $28.33 | $12.95 |
| Efficient EV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.61 | $10.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.9 | 1 | $37.77 | $17.27 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% 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
Lake Kiowa, TX
Late night in Lake Kiowa on Saturday
Local time
4:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 1m 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 Montopolis, TX to Lake Kiowa, TX covers 269.8 miles and takes about 5h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bergstrom Expressway, Bastrop Highway, Highway 183 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.9 miles from Montopolis, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.14 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 5h 1m 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 Montopolis, TX to Lake Kiowa, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Montopolis, TX to Lake Kiowa, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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