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Lakeway Texas Map

Explore Lakeway, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Lakeway, Texas

How to Use This Lakeway, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lakeway, Texas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Texas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Lakeway.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityLakeway
StateTexas (TX)
CountyTravis County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude30.354576
Longitude-97.985552
Population19,189
Density586.3 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes78734, 78738
Area Code512, 737
County SeatAustin
School DistrictLake Travis Independent School District

About Lakeway, Texas

Lakeway is a locality in Travis County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 19,189. The population density is 586.3 people per km². Lakeway is located at 30.3546°N, 97.9856°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Lakeway is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 78734, 78738.

Lakeway maintains a deliberate poise atop the limestone terrain that defines this elevated corner of the landscape. It lies 6.4 miles west of Steiner Ranch, TX (from Steiner Ranch, TX: bearing 264°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south of Lago Vista. The topography surrounding Lakeway rises and falls in rhythmic sequences, eventually giving way to the distant silhouette of the Edwards Plateau on the far horizon. Residents often observe how the late afternoon light softens the rugged edges of the local flora, casting long shadows across the limestone outcrops. The nearby Colorado River carves a path through the earth just a mile away, providing a quiet, constant presence in the daily lives of those who traverse the area. Visitors frequently seek the solitude of the Hamilton Pool Nature Trail, where the air holds a cooler, dampened quality beneath the canopy.

Lakeway developed from its mid-century origins as a remote retreat into a residential hub that values its connection to the natural environment. The local economy relies heavily on professional services and a robust residential market that supports the steady growth of the region. Commerce flourishes in modest centers that cater to the needs of residents rather than the demands of transient tourism. While the Edwards Plateau remains a distant physical anchor, the daily industry here is tethered to the management and preservation of the immediate woodland and the maintenance of modern infrastructure. This steady, quiet productivity ensures that Lakeway remains a place where the pace of labor is dictated by the sun rather than the frantic demands of a larger metropolis.

Lakeway expresses its cultural character through a deep appreciation for shared spaces like Sailfin Park, which serves as a frequent gathering point for neighbors. The proximity to Lake Travis offers a central focus for recreation, where the water surface mirrors the changing hues of the sky during the transition to dusk. Notable individuals such as the legendary golfer Tom Kite have called the region home, lending a quiet prestige to the local identity without disrupting the prevailing sense of privacy. Community events are defined by a preference for outdoor engagement, often centering on the natural beauty afforded by the nearby wilderness. The overall spirit of the populace reflects a blend of independence and neighborly regard, ensuring that the atmosphere remains grounded in the tangible reality of the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Smith Greenbelt (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 051° NE
  • Swim Center (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 247° SW
  • Activity Center (Park) — 0.6 mi, 025° NE
  • Hamilton Greenbelts (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 037° NE
  • Canyonlands Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 242° SW
  • The Hills Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 231° SW
  • Lohmans Crossing (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 046° NE
  • TexARTS (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 144° SE
  • Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 086° E
  • Schramm Ranch BCP Parcel (Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 124° SE
  • Burton C. Barnes (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 032° NE
  • Lake Travis Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 152° SE
  • Shield-Ayres (Private) (Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 194° S
  • Flip’N Art (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 140° SE
  • Jessica Hollis Memorial (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 065° NE
  • Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.6 mi, 002° N · 43k acres
  • Artificial Chimney (Attraction) — 10.2 mi, 108° E
  • Hill of Life Falls (Attraction) — 10.8 mi, 122° SE
  • Texas paintball (Attraction) — 11.2 mi, 023° NE
  • Westlake Community Performing Arts Center (PAC) (Arts Centre) — 11.5 mi, 118° SE
  • Sculpture Falls (Attraction) — 11.6 mi, 124° SE
  • Pound House Historical Farmstead (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 208° SW
  • Laguna Gloria Art Museum (Museum) — 12.9 mi, 103° E
  • Austin Aquarium (Aquarium) — 13.3 mi, 060° NE
  • AMC Lakeline 9 (Cinema) — 13.3 mi, 053° NE
  • Abundance (Public Artwork) — 13.7 mi, 113° SE
  • Regal Cinema Westgate 11 (Cinema) — 14.0 mi, 128° SE
  • Jolin Lookout (Viewpoint) — 14.1 mi, 114° SE
  • Pedernales Falls State Park (State Park) — 14.4 mi, 260° W
  • McKinney Falls State Park (State Park) — 18.9 mi, 126° SE

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About This Lakeway Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakeway, Texas. Coordinates: 30.354576, -97.985552. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Lakeway includes the ZIP code (78734, 78738), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Travis County (Austin), and school district assignment (Lake Travis Independent School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.