How far is Lakehills, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Lakehills, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 112 miles (180.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87 miles (140 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.02 mi
02h 05m
Flight
87.02 mi
140.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.02 mi
Kilometers
140.04 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.02 mi
Kilometers
180.28 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Fri, Apr 17, 11:50 PM CDT
Return by in Lakehills
Sat, Apr 18, 1:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakehills
2026-04-17T21:44
Arrive Montopolis
Fri, Apr 17, 11:50 PM 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 Lakehills
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 Lakehills
55.7 mi
01h 02m
To Montopolis
56.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Upland Drive

    2655 ft · 2 min · Upland Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road 37

    6 mi · 9 min · Park Road 37

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Road 37

    4 mi · 6 min · Park Road 37

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 16 South

    1440 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 16 South

  5. 5

    Continue on Bandera Road

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Bandera Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bandera Road

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Bandera Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    754 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on FM 1560 North

    2 mi · 3 min · FM 1560 North

  9. 9

    Continue on West Hausman Road

    574 ft · 14 sec · West Hausman Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    1464 ft · 29 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    803 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35: San Antonio, Austin

    1834 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 35 South: Austin, San Antonio

    580 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

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

    665 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    105 m · 11 sec · North Interstate 35

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakehills 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 52%
Anderson Loop
20.3 mi · 18%
Bandera Road
10.7 mi · 10%
Park Road 37
10 mi · 9%
East 7th Street
2.84 mi · 3%
FM 1560 North
2.02 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
+25 mi
87 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Braunfels
01h 02m from Lakehills
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lakehills and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakehills to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 112 miles (180.3 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?

New Braunfels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Lakehills and 56.3 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 87 miles (140 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 $14.93 one way or $29.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakehills and Mostly Cloudy 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 5.2 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 7.7 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 12 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 5.3 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.
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San Antonio Station

47 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
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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 Lakehills and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 87.02 mi (140.04 km).

Lakehills

#1 Lakehills

Census designated place

Population5,150
Coordinates29.6046700, -98.9430900
Altitude374
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: Upland Drive (-98.942852, 29.604794)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.96 L · about $14.93
Round trip
$29.85
7.9 gal · 29.92 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.93 $29.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.80 $33.59
Premium $4.59 $18.13 $36.27
Diesel $3.99 $15.77 $31.54

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 Lakehills and Montopolis. The current time is 21:44:49.

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.