How far is Montopolis, TX from Alamo Heights, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Alamo Heights, TX is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
75.45 mi
01h 27m
Flight
70.02 mi
112.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.02 mi
Kilometers
112.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.45 mi
Kilometers
121.43 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 10:57 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Fri, Apr 17, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-16T21:29
Arrive Alamo Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 10:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
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
Redwood
TX

Census designated place

From Montopolis
37.8 mi
00h 43m
To Alamo Heights
37.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Alamo Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    67 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway

    1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    1084 ft · 14 sec · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, I 35 North, US 290 East: San Antonio, Waco

    2116 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: San Antonio

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    42.6 mi · 46 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1976: Walzem Road

    965 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North

    131 m · 9 sec · Interstate 35 North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Walzem Road

    3093 ft · 1 min · Walzem Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Austin Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Austin Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Albany Street

    111 m · 18 sec · Albany Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kokomo Street

    939 ft · 42 sec · Kokomo Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Blue Bonnet Boulevard

    917 ft · 40 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Alamo Heights.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
54.6 mi · 72%
North Pan Am Expressway
7.71 mi · 10%
183 Toll
4.06 mi · 5%
Austin Highway
3.73 mi · 5%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 2%
I 35 South
1.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

42.6 mi · 00h 46m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redwood
00h 43m from Montopolis
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Alamo Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Alamo Heights?

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Redwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Montopolis and 37.7 miles from Alamo Heights.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.05 one way or $20.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Alamo Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Redwood

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 Redwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 10.9 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
New Braunfels City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

New Braunfels City Hall

New Braunfels , TX
550 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City government office
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 10.8 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 Redwood.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

8 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

53 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

70 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

97 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Alamo Heights. Straight-line distance: 70.02 mi (112.69 km).

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#1 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
Alamo Heights

#2 Alamo Heights

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population8,668
Coordinates29.4849500, -98.4658500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Alamo Heights (-98.46585, 29.48495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.08 L · about $10.05
Round trip
$20.10
5.32 gal · 20.16 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.05 $20.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.31 $22.62
Premium $4.59 $12.21 $24.42
Diesel $3.99 $10.62 $21.24

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Alamo Heights. The current time is 21:29:24.

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.