How far is Montopolis, TX from Dilley, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Dilley, TX is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Dilley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Dilley.
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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
42.6 mi · 46 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
57.7 mi · 58 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Dilley
1564 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto South I 35 Access Road West
707 ft · 24 sec · South I 35 Access Road West
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Dilley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
57.7 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Dilley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Dilley?
The road trip is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Terrell Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Montopolis and 76 miles from Dilley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Dilley.
Stop Ideas Near Terrell Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Schertz EMS
District 4 City Council Office
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terrell Hills.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Dilley. Straight-line distance: 140.65 mi (226.35 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 Dilley
City in Frio County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,527 |
| Coordinates | 28.6674800, -99.1705900 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dilley (-99.17059, 28.66748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.29 | $40.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.83 | $45.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.65 | $49.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.44 | $42.88 |
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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