How far is Montopolis, TX from West Lake Hills, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to West Lake Hills, TX is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.71 mi
00h 22m
Flight
7.65 mi
12.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.65 mi
Kilometers
12.31 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
14.71 mi
Kilometers
23.67 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lake Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive West Lake Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Sunset Valley
TX

City in Travis County, Texas, United States

From Montopolis
7.3 mi
00h 11m
To West Lake Hills
7.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and West Lake Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and West Lake Hills.

  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

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Capital of Texas Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Capital of Texas Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Westbank Drive

    804 ft · 28 sec · Westbank Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left

    97 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    630 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Camp Craft Road

    2384 ft · 1 min · Camp Craft Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bee Caves Road

    657 ft · 21 sec · Bee Caves Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Westlake Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · Westlake Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Redbud Trail

    3142 ft · 2 min · Redbud Trail

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redbud Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and West Lake Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
183 Toll
7.56 mi · 51%
South Capital of Texas Highway
3.57 mi · 24%
Westlake Drive
1.04 mi · 7%
Bergstrom Expressway
0.79 mi · 5%
Redbud Trail
0.6 mi · 4%
Camp Craft Road
0.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset Valley
00h 11m from Montopolis
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lake Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to West Lake Hills?

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 7.3 miles from Montopolis and 7.3 miles from West Lake Hills.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lake Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Sunset Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sunset Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunset Valley.

RAIL

Austin

7 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

41 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

54 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

100 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and West Lake Hills. Straight-line distance: 7.65 mi (12.31 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
West Lake Hills

#2 West Lake Hills

City in Texas, United States

Population3,254
Coordinates30.2979800, -97.8019500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: West Lake Hills (-97.80195, 30.29798)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.96 L · about $1.97
Round trip
$3.93
1.04 gal · 3.92 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.97 $3.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.59 $2.39 $4.77
Diesel $3.99 $2.08 $4.15

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 West Lake Hills. The current time is 22:25:22.

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.