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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.77 mi
02h 10m
Flight
87.02 mi
140.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.02 mi
Kilometers
140.04 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.77 mi
Kilometers
176.66 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakehills
Fri, Apr 17, 11:49 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-17T21:39
Arrive Lakehills
Fri, Apr 17, 11:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
New Braunfels
TX

The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.

From Montopolis
54.9 mi
01h 05m
To Lakehills
54.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
91°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

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.

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop

    726 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 West

    554 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1560: West Hausman Road

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1631 ft · 35 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto FM 1560 North

    2 mi · 3 min · FM 1560 North

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Bandera Road

    10.8 mi · 14 min · Bandera Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 16 South

    1297 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 16 South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Park Road 37

    10 mi · 15 min · Park Road 37

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Upland Drive

    2655 ft · 2 min · Upland Drive

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
54.6 mi · 50%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 19%
Bandera Road
10.8 mi · 10%
Park Road 37
10 mi · 9%
183 Toll
4.06 mi · 4%
FM 1560 North
2.03 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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
87 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Braunfels
01h 05m from Montopolis
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Braunfels and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 5.6 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
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 7.3 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Windcrest City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Windcrest City Hall

Windcrest , TX
8601 Midcrown Dr, Windcrest, TX 78239
Rating 1.9/5 18 reviews City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 5.7 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 New Braunfels.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

27 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

47 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

72 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

118 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Lakehills. Straight-line distance: 87.02 mi (140.04 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
Lakehills

#2 Lakehills

Census designated place

Population5,150
Coordinates29.6046700, -98.9430900
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Lakehills (-98.94309, 29.60467)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.66 L · about $14.62
Round trip
$29.25
7.74 gal · 29.32 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Lakehills. The current time is 21:39:03.

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.