How far is Leon Valley, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Leon Valley, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
86.32 mi
01h 26m
Flight
75.91 mi
122.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.91 mi
Kilometers
122.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.32 mi
Kilometers
138.92 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, Apr 25, 2:18 PM CDT
Return by in Leon Valley
Sat, Apr 25, 3:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leon Valley
2026-04-25T12:51
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, Apr 25, 2:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leon Valley
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
Lake Dunlap
TX

Census-designated place in Texas

From Leon Valley
43.1 mi
00h 43m
To Montopolis
43.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leon Valley and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Bandera Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bandera Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Loop 410

    114 m · 7 sec · Northwest Loop 410

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 410 East

    1117 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Connally Loop

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

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

    665 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    105 m · 11 sec · North Interstate 35

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leon Valley 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 68%
Connally Loop
13.2 mi · 15%
North Pan Am Expressway
6.84 mi · 8%
East 7th Street
2.84 mi · 3%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 2%
Bandera Road
1.45 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Dunlap
00h 43m from Leon Valley
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Leon Valley and Partly Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leon Valley to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Lake Dunlap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Leon Valley and 43.2 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Leon Valley and Partly Sunny near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Dunlap

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 Lake Dunlap and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 6.9 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

City of Seguin

Seguin , TX
205 N River St, Seguin, TX 78155
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 6.8 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 Lake Dunlap.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

26 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

49 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

73 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 Leon Valley and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 75.91 mi (122.17 km).

Leon Valley

#1 Leon Valley

City in Texas

Population12,301
Coordinates29.4952300, -98.6186300
Altitude252
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: Bandera Road (-98.618665, 29.495199)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.53 L · about $11.53
Round trip
$23.05
6.1 gal · 23.06 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.53 $23.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.59 $14.00 $28.01
Diesel $3.99 $12.18 $24.36

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Leon Valley and Montopolis. The current time is 12:51:40.

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.