The drive from Montopolis, TX to Kingsland, TX covers 64.8 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Highway 71, West Ranch Road 1431, East State Highway 71 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.4 miles on West Highway 71.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.79 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
32.4 miles from Montopolis, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 42m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 64.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 30m highway drive covering 64.8 miles, with most of the trip on West Highway 71 and West Ranch Road 1431. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.4 miles on West Highway 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Highway 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Highway 71 and West Ranch Road 1431. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (TX 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (US 290; TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the exit toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
5
2 mi into trip|~3m in|TX 71
Merge onto TX 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
8.6 mi into trip|~10m in|US 290; TX 71
Keep slight left at fork onto US 290; TX 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
52.4 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|RM 1431 / West Ranch Road 1431
Turn left onto RM 1431 / West Ranch Road 1431
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
64.8 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|CR 320 / Euel Moore Drive
Turn left onto CR 320 / Euel Moore Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Highway 71
22.4 mi
31m
West Ranch Road 1431
12.4 mi
21m
East State Highway 71
11.3 mi
12m
TX 71
6.5 mi
7m
US 290
4.9 mi
5m
South US Highway 281
4.8 mi
7m
Bergstrom Expressway
0.8 mi
<1m
Bastrop Highway
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
West Highway 71
— 22.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis, TX and Kingsland, TX.
1
Start on this road
219 ft·5 sec·this road
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
2
Merge onto 183 Toll
0.8 mi·47 sec·Bergstrom Expressway
3
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi·13 sec·Bastrop Highway
4
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward 183 Toll: Ben White BoulevardUse the slight left / straight lanes.
5
Merge onto TX 71
6.5 mi·7 min·TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 290; TX 71
4.9 mi·5 min·US 290; TX 71
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
22 mi·31 min·West Highway 71
8
Continue on TX 71
11 mi·12 min·East State Highway 71
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward US 281 North: Marble Falls
10
Merge onto US 281
4.8 mi·7 min·South US Highway 281
11
Turn left onto RM 1431
12 mi·21 min·West Ranch Road 1431
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto CR 320
9 ft·0 sec·Euel Moore Drive
13
Arrive at destination
CR 320
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 32.4 miles from Montopolis, TX, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.4 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 14 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.4 miles or 42m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingsland, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Montopolis, TX
This is one driving day of about 64.8 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Montopolis, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Highway 71 for about 22.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.4 mi from Montopolis, TX
· 42m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 46.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.79 one way
$19.58 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$10.72
$21.44
premium
$4.54
$11.57
$23.14
diesel
$5.61
$14.31
$28.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.4
0
$6.80
$3.11
Efficient EV
16.2
0
$5.67
$2.59
EV Truck/SUV
25.9
0
$9.07
$4.15
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Montopolis, TX
Morning
in Montopolis on Friday
Local time
11:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kingsland, TX
Morning
in Kingsland on Friday
Local time
11:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
3 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
1h 30m 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 Montopolis, TX to Kingsland, TX covers 64.8 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Highway 71, West Ranch Road 1431, East State Highway 71. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.4 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 $9.79 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 64.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (TX 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (US 290; TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Montopolis, TX to Kingsland, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
