How far is Hondo, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Hondo, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
133 mi
02h 05m
Flight
106.76 mi
171.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.76 mi
Kilometers
171.82 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133 mi
Kilometers
214.04 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Return by in Hondo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hondo
2026-04-22T23:18
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hondo
9:30 PM CDT
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
Garden Ridge
TX

City in Comal County, Texas, United States

From Hondo
61 mi
01h 02m
To Montopolis
72 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hondo and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    25.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East

  3. 3

    Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410 North, TX 16 North

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Connally Loop

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

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

    665 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    105 m · 11 sec · North Interstate 35

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hondo 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 44%
US Highway 90 East
25.4 mi · 19%
Connally Loop
19.8 mi · 15%
North Pan Am Expressway
6.84 mi · 5%
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.32 mi · 2%
East 7th Street
2.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

46.7 mi · 00h 51m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
106.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garden Ridge
01h 02m from Hondo
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hondo 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 Hondo to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Garden Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Hondo and 72 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hondo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Garden Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Garden Ridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 3.3 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
New Braunfels Municipal Court
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

New Braunfels Municipal Court

New Braunfels , TX
550 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 3.6/5 10 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garden Ridge.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

29 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

88 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hondo and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 106.76 mi (171.82 km).

Hondo

#1 Hondo

City in Texas, United States

Population9,492
Coordinates29.3474600, -99.1414200
Altitude272
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 90 (-99.14143, 29.347599)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.77 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
9.38 gal · 35.54 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.72 $35.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.94 $39.88
Premium $4.59 $21.53 $43.06
Diesel $3.99 $18.73 $37.45

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hondo and Montopolis. The current time is 23:18:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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