How far is La Coste, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from La Coste, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 116.8 miles (188 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
116.81 mi
01h 48m
Flight
93.05 mi
149.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.05 mi
Kilometers
149.75 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.81 mi
Kilometers
187.98 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in La Coste
Sat, Apr 18, 7:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Coste
2026-04-18T03:59
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Coste
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
New Braunfels
TX

The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.

From La Coste
53 mi
00h 54m
To Montopolis
63.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Coste and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    1311 ft · 38 sec · South Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Castro Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Castro Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road 482

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 482

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US Highway 90 East

    6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90 East

  6. 6

    Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Connally Loop

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

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

    665 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    105 m · 11 sec · North Interstate 35

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Coste 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 50%
Connally Loop
19.8 mi · 17%
North Pan Am Expressway
6.84 mi · 6%
US Highway 90 East
6.34 mi · 5%
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.32 mi · 3%
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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Braunfels
00h 54m from La Coste
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Coste 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 La Coste to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (188 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

New Braunfels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from La Coste and 63.8 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Coste and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near New Braunfels

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 New Braunfels and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 2.7 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 10.3 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 14.5 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
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 2.6 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Braunfels.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

27 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

47 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

72 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

118 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Coste and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 93.05 mi (149.75 km).

La Coste

#1 La Coste

City in Medina County, Texas, United States

Population1,119
Coordinates29.3107900, -98.8100300
Altitude217
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: (-98.80998, 29.310812)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.6 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.14
8.24 gal · 31.2 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.57 $31.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.59 $18.91 $37.83
Diesel $3.99 $16.45 $32.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between La Coste and Montopolis. The current time is 03:59:59.

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.