How far is Hilltop Lakes, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Hilltop Lakes, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 136.1 miles (219 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.06 mi
02h 24m
Flight
105.56 mi
169.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.56 mi
Kilometers
169.89 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.06 mi
Kilometers
218.96 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, Nov 7, 7:59 PM CST
Return by in Hilltop Lakes
Sat, Nov 7, 10:24 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilltop Lakes
2026-11-07T17:35
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, Nov 7, 7:59 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hilltop Lakes
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Milano
TX

City in Milam County, Texas, United States

From Hilltop Lakes
66.7 mi
01h 12m
To Montopolis
69.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hilltop Lakes and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hilltop Lakes and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Deerfield Drive

    69 m · 11 sec · Deerfield Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hilltop Boulevard

    1.6 km · 4 min · Hilltop Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10.6 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    53.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Porter Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Porter Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    6.9 mi · 9 min · East 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 130 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville

    926 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville

    1360 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    10 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 290 Toll West: Austin

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Manor Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Manor Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South, US 183 North: Lockhart, Lampasas

    2213 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2609 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilltop Lakes and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hilltop Boulevard
55.8 mi · 41%
Pickle Parkway
10 mi · 7%
East 2nd Street
9.47 mi · 7%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 4%
Manor Expressway
3.66 mi · 3%
Chris Kelley Boulevard
2.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hilltop Boulevard

Continue straight

53.9 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milano
01h 12m from Hilltop Lakes
Leave By
1:40 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hilltop Lakes and Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hilltop Lakes to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Hilltop Lakes and 69.3 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.03 one way or $34.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hilltop Lakes and Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Milano

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milano, 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 Milano.

BUS

Bryan, TX

47 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

55 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

63 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

94 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilltop Lakes and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 105.56 mi (169.89 km).

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#1 Hilltop Lakes

Hilltop Lakes is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.0793500, -96.2038500
Altitude142
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: Deerfield Drive (-96.203651, 31.079536)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.17 L · about $17.03
Round trip
$34.05
9.6 gal · 36.34 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $17.03 $34.05
Mid-grade $4.06 $19.49 $38.99
Premium $4.44 $21.31 $42.61
Diesel $5.65 $27.12 $54.25

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilltop Lakes and Montopolis. The current time is 17:35:13.

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.