How far is Montopolis, TX from Buda, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Buda, TX is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Buda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Buda.
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Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
67 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
1084 ft · 14 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, I 35 North, US 290 East: San Antonio, Waco
2116 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: San Antonio
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.5 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1364 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1.4 km · 2 min · South Interstate 35
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Continue on South Interstate 35
2142 ft · 43 sec · South Interstate 35
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Buda.
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.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.47 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Buda?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Onion Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Montopolis and 8.4 miles from Buda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buda.
Stop Ideas Near Onion Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Onion Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Buda. Straight-line distance: 14.12 mi (22.72 km).
#1 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buda
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,544 |
| Coordinates | 30.0852100, -97.8402800 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buda (-97.84028, 30.08521)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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