How far is Montopolis, TX from Lakehills, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Lakehills, TX is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87 miles (140 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Lakehills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Lakehills.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
726 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 West
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1560: West Hausman Road
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1631 ft · 35 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn right onto FM 1560 North
2 mi · 3 min · FM 1560 North
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Turn straight onto Bandera Road
10.8 mi · 14 min · Bandera Road
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Continue on State Highway 16 South
1297 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 16 South
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Turn left onto Park Road 37
10 mi · 15 min · Park Road 37
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Turn right onto Upland Drive
2655 ft · 2 min · Upland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Upland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Lakehills.
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
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Lakehills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Lakehills?
The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
New Braunfels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Montopolis and 54.9 miles from Lakehills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87 miles (140 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.62 one way or $29.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Lakehills.
Stop Ideas Near New Braunfels
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Schertz EMS
Windcrest City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Braunfels.
San Marcos Station
San Antonio Station
Austin
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Lakehills. Straight-line distance: 87.02 mi (140.04 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 Lakehills
Census designated place
| Population | 5,150 |
| Coordinates | 29.6046700, -98.9430900 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakehills (-98.94309, 29.60467)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.62 | $29.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.46 | $32.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $17.77 | $35.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $15.45 | $30.91 |
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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