How far is Holiday Lakes, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Holiday Lakes, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 199.2 miles (320.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holiday Lakes and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holiday Lakes and Montopolis.
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Start on 4th Street
77 m · 13 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Lake Drive
1461 ft · 40 sec · Lake Drive
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Continue on North Texas Avenue
1135 ft · 31 sec · North Texas Avenue
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Continue on Creekside Drive
1469 ft · 47 sec · Creekside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sims Road
2878 ft · 1 min · Sims Road
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Continue straight
2 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto FM 521
3.1 mi · 5 min · FM 521
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Turn right onto County Road 45
2387 ft · 1 min · County Road 45
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Turn right onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
1.2 km · 56 sec · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit left
64 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
20 mi · 23 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Brazoria County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway
2171 ft · 31 sec · Brazoria County Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Tollway West
10.3 mi · 12 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
7 mi · 8 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Downtown
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
60.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
2832 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway
2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard
1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Airport Boulevard
2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
148 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holiday Lakes and Montopolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
TX 71 West
Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holiday Lakes and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holiday Lakes to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 199.2 miles (320.6 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Sealy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Holiday Lakes and 99 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.57 one way or $53.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holiday Lakes and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Sealy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holiday Lakes and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 148.69 mi (239.29 km).
#1 Holiday Lakes
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,225 |
| Coordinates | 29.2096900, -95.5168900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $26.57 | $53.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.89 | $59.78 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.27 | $64.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.07 | $56.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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