How far is Hornsby Bend, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Hornsby Bend, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hornsby Bend and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hornsby Bend and Montopolis.
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Start on Farm-to-Market Road 969
5.7 mi · 9 min · Farm-to-Market Road 969
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Continue on East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
121 m · 14 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left
1558 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward 183 Toll South
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1 km · 40 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard
1951 ft · 30 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 Hornsby Bend and Montopolis.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Farm-to-Market Road 969
Start on Farm-to-Market Road 969
5.72 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hornsby Bend to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Hornsby Bend and 4.7 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Austin
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hornsby Bend and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 6.41 mi (10.31 km).
#1 Hornsby Bend
Hornsby Bend is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2474300, -97.5833300 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $3.55 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
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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