How far is Montopolis, TX from Terrell Hills, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Terrell Hills, TX is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Terrell Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Terrell Hills.
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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
7.7 mi · 9 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1976: Walzem Road
965 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North
131 m · 9 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Turn right onto Walzem Road
3093 ft · 1 min · Walzem Road
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Turn left onto Austin Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Austin Highway
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Turn left onto Rittiman Road
34 m · 6 sec · Rittiman Road
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Continue on Rittiman Road
74 m · 9 sec · Rittiman Road
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Turn right onto Eldon Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Eldon Road
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Turn left onto Garraty Road
39 m · 4 sec · Garraty Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garraty Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Terrell Hills.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Terrell Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Terrell Hills?
The road trip is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Redwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Montopolis and 37.7 miles from Terrell Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70 miles (112.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.05 one way or $20.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Terrell Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Redwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
New Braunfels City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redwood.
San Marcos Station
Austin
San Antonio Station
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Terrell Hills. Straight-line distance: 69.95 mi (112.58 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 Terrell Hills
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,451 |
| Coordinates | 29.4749500, -98.4508500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terrell Hills (-98.45085, 29.47495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
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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