How far is Falcon Lake Estates, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Falcon Lake Estates, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 302.6 miles (487 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.61 mi
04h 43m
Flight
251.48 mi
404.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.48 mi
Kilometers
404.72 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.61 mi
Kilometers
487 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Fri, Nov 6, 6:24 PM CST
Return by in Falcon Lake Estates
Fri, Nov 6, 11:07 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falcon Lake Estates
2026-11-06T13:40
Arrive Montopolis
Fri, Nov 6, 6:24 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falcon Lake Estates
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pearsall
TX

City in Texas

From Falcon Lake Estates
144.6 mi
02h 21m
To Montopolis
158 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Falcon Lake Estates and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falcon Lake Estates and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on United States Highway 83

    28.3 mi · 32 min · United States Highway 83

  2. 2

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83

  3. 3

    Continue on South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Houston Street

    1856 ft · 48 sec · Houston Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto San Dario Avenue

    85 m · 6 sec · San Dario Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 6th - 12th Streets

    665 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    105 m · 11 sec · North Interstate 35

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falcon Lake Estates and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
203 mi · 67%
United States Highway 83
28.3 mi · 9%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 7%
North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 5%
North Pan Am Expressway
7.38 mi · 2%
South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
251.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearsall
02h 21m from Falcon Lake Estates
Leave By
7:34 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Falcon Lake Estates and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Falcon Lake Estates to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 302.6 miles (487 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pearsall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.6 miles from Falcon Lake Estates and 158 miles from Montopolis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.25 one way or $76.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Falcon Lake Estates and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Pearsall

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pearsall, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearsall.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

84 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falcon Lake Estates and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 251.48 mi (404.72 km).

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#1 Falcon Lake Estates

Falcon Lake Estates is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.8728200, -99.2553100
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
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#2 Montopolis

This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.

Population912,791
Coordinates30.2432700, -97.6905600
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: US 83 South (-99.255683, 26.872754)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.68 gal
40.42 L · about $38.25
Round trip
$76.49
21.36 gal · 80.84 L
Estimated CO2
94.9 kg one way
Round trip: 189.8 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $38.25 $76.49
Mid-grade $4.09 $43.72 $87.45
Premium $4.47 $47.76 $95.52
Diesel $5.68 $60.68 $121.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Falcon Lake Estates and Montopolis. The current time is 13:40:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.