How far is Montopolis, TX from Holiday Lakes, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Holiday Lakes, TX is about 197.6 miles (318 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Holiday Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Holiday Lakes.
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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
2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
2541 ft · 1 min
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
138.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SHT South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South
1.9 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway West
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 288 Toll North, TX 288 South: Downtown, Lake Jackson, Freeport
2365 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 288 Toll South, TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on South Freeway
1077 ft · 15 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 Toll South
900 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto South Freeway
1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway
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Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
19.3 mi · 22 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Turn right onto County Road 45
2387 ft · 1 min · County Road 45
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Turn left onto FM 521
3.1 mi · 5 min · FM 521
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Turn right
2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Sims Road
2694 ft · 1 min · Sims Road
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Turn right onto Creekside Drive
1490 ft · 41 sec · Creekside Drive
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Continue on Texas Avenue
1135 ft · 31 sec · Texas Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Lake Drive
1461 ft · 45 sec · Lake Drive
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Turn left onto 4th Street
77 m · 11 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Holiday Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Texas State Highway 71
Continue on Texas State Highway 71
138 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holiday Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Holiday Lakes?
The road trip is about 197.6 miles (318 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sealy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.8 miles from Montopolis and 98.8 miles from Holiday Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.34 one way or $52.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holiday Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Sealy
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 Sealy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Holiday Lakes. Straight-line distance: 148.69 mi (239.29 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 Holiday Lakes
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,225 |
| Coordinates | 29.2096900, -95.5168900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holiday Lakes (-95.51689, 29.20969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.64 | $59.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.00 | $64.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.83 | $55.66 |
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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