How far is Montopolis, TX from Sabinal, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Sabinal, TX is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.73 mi
02h 42m
Flight
124.23 mi
199.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.23 mi
Kilometers
199.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.73 mi
Kilometers
226.48 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sabinal
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Sabinal
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Windcrest
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Montopolis
70.3 mi
01h 21m
To Sabinal
70.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Sabinal.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Sabinal.

  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

    6.9 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410 West, Loop 368 South

    2289 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 410 West

    1680 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    19.3 mi · 22 min · Connally Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West: Del Rio

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on West US Highway 90

    25.4 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 90

  18. 18

    Continue on 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 90 West

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 90 West

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Center Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Sabinal.

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
21 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
54.6 mi · 39%
West US Highway 90
25.4 mi · 18%
Connally Loop
19.3 mi · 14%
US Highway 90 West
19 mi · 14%
North Pan Am Expressway
6.89 mi · 5%
183 Toll
4.06 mi · 3%
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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
124.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windcrest
01h 21m from Montopolis
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Sabinal.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Sabinal?

The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Windcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Montopolis and 70.4 miles from Sabinal.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Sabinal.

Stop Ideas Near Windcrest

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 Windcrest and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 8.5 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
City Of Balcones Heights
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

City Of Balcones Heights

San Antonio , TX
3300 Hillcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201
Rating 3.9/5 7 reviews City government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windcrest.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

14 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

59 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

103 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Sabinal. Straight-line distance: 124.23 mi (199.93 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
Sabinal

#2 Sabinal

City in Uvalde County, Texas, United States

Population1,676
Coordinates29.3174600, -99.4664400
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Sabinal (-99.46644, 29.31746)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.8 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.56
9.94 gal · 37.6 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.78 $37.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.13 $42.26
Premium $4.59 $22.82 $45.63
Diesel $3.99 $19.85 $39.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Sabinal. The current time is 00:44:57.

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.