How far is Montopolis, TX from Shady Hollow, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Shady Hollow, TX is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Travis County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Shady Hollow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Shady Hollow.
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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
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 North: Brodie Lane, Southwest Parkway
1606 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on West US 290 Frontage Road
2316 ft · 54 sec · West US 290 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Brodie Lane
5.3 mi · 10 min · Brodie Lane
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Turn right onto Spotted Horse Trail
857 ft · 43 sec · Spotted Horse Trail
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Turn left onto Saddle Mountain Trail
95 m · 14 sec · Saddle Mountain Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saddle Mountain Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Shady Hollow.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
183 Toll
Merge slight right
6.54 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Montopolis and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Shady Hollow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Shady Hollow?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sunset Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Montopolis and 7.8 miles from Shady Hollow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Montopolis and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Shady Hollow.
Stop Ideas Near Sunset Valley
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 Sunset Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Shady Hollow. Straight-line distance: 11.59 mi (18.66 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 Shady Hollow
Census designated place
| Population | 5,004 |
| Coordinates | 30.1649300, -97.8622300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Hollow (-97.86223, 30.16493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
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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