How far is Hudson Bend, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Hudson Bend, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.79 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.62 mi
29.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.62 mi
Kilometers
29.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.79 mi
Kilometers
46.34 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 7:31 PM CDT
Return by in Hudson Bend
Wed, Apr 22, 8:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson Bend
2026-04-22T18:51
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 7:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hudson Bend
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
West Lake Hills
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Hudson Bend
11.7 mi
00h 19m
To Montopolis
17.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 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 Hudson Bend and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson Bend and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on La Hacienda Drive

    43 m · 11 sec · La Hacienda Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hudson Bend Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hudson Bend Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 620 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Ranch Road 620 North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto RM 620 / RM 2222 Bypass

    2374 ft · 60 sec · RM 620 / RM 2222 Bypass

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Ranch Road 2222

    8 mi · 13 min · Ranch Road 2222

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northland Drive

    1032 ft · 27 sec · Northland Drive

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Loop 1 South

    52 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 South

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway

    2864 ft · 38 sec · North Mopac Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 45th Street

    1098 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 45th Street

    140 m · 14 sec · West 45th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West 45th Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West 45th Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Boulevard

    28 m · 2 sec · Airport Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 7 min · 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 Hudson Bend and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ranch Road 2222
8.01 mi · 28%
Ranch Road 620 North
4.83 mi · 17%
Airport Boulevard
4.39 mi · 15%
West 45th Street
2.84 mi · 10%
Hudson Bend Road
1.43 mi · 5%
North Mopac Expressway
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ranch Road 2222

Turn straight onto Ranch Road 2222

8.01 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Lake Hills
00h 19m from Hudson Bend
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hudson Bend 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 Hudson Bend to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

West Lake Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Hudson Bend and 17.1 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hudson Bend and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near West Lake Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Lake Hills, 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 West Lake Hills.

RAIL

Austin

5 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

48 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

48 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

92 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson Bend and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 18.62 mi (29.97 km).

Hudson Bend

#1 Hudson Bend

Census designated place

Population2,981
Coordinates30.4171400, -97.9291800
Altitude230
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: La Hacienda Drive (-97.929112, 30.416847)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.71
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.85 $7.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.34 $8.67
Premium $4.59 $4.68 $9.37
Diesel $3.99 $4.07 $8.15

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson Bend and Montopolis. The current time is 18:51:45.

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.