How far is Montopolis, TX from Windcrest, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Windcrest, TX is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
71.17 mi
01h 21m
Flight
65.08 mi
104.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.08 mi
Kilometers
104.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.17 mi
Kilometers
114.54 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windcrest
Wed, Apr 29, 1:47 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 29, 3:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-29T12:25
Arrive Windcrest
Wed, Apr 29, 1:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
San Marcos
TX

The most populous city in Hays County, Texas.

From Montopolis
35.6 mi
00h 40m
To Windcrest
35.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
73°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Randolph Boulevard, Windcrest

    141 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North

    1275 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 35 North

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 35 North

    106 m · 14 sec · Interstate 35 North

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Randolph Boulevard

    950 ft · 26 sec · Randolph Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Randolph Boulevard

    536 ft · 13 sec · Randolph Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Crestway Drive

    2754 ft · 55 sec · Crestway Drive

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Midcrown Drive

    2781 ft · 2 min · Midcrown Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Midcrown Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
54.6 mi · 77%
North Pan Am Expressway
6.68 mi · 9%
183 Toll
4.06 mi · 6%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 2%
I 35 South
1.36 mi · 2%
Bergstrom Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Marcos
00h 40m from Montopolis
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Windcrest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

San Marcos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Montopolis and 35.5 miles from Windcrest.

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

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.49 one way or $18.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near San Marcos

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 San Marcos and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 13 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
New Braunfels City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

New Braunfels City Hall

New Braunfels , TX
550 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City government office
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 12.9 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 San Marcos.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

1 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

46 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

73 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

92 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Windcrest. Straight-line distance: 65.08 mi (104.74 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
Windcrest

#2 Windcrest

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population5,854
Coordinates29.5155100, -98.3802900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Windcrest (-98.38029, 29.51551)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $9.49
Round trip
$18.97
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.49 $18.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.67 $21.35
Premium $4.59 $11.52 $23.05
Diesel $3.99 $10.02 $20.04

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Windcrest. The current time is 12:25:45.

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.