How far is Sabinal, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Sabinal, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
153.13 mi
02h 25m
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
153.13 mi
Kilometers
246.44 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM CDT
Return by in Sabinal
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sabinal
2026-04-22T21:10
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sabinal
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 Sabinal
71 mi
01h 12m
To Montopolis
82.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°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 Sabinal and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Street

    49 m · 7 sec · South Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Fisher Avenue

    19 mi · 22 min · East Fisher Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    25.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East

  5. 5

    Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410 North, TX 16 North

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Connally Loop

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 6th - 12th Streets

    665 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    105 m · 11 sec · North Interstate 35

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 38%
US Highway 90 East
25.4 mi · 17%
Connally Loop
19.8 mi · 13%
East Fisher Avenue
19 mi · 12%
North Pan Am Expressway
6.84 mi · 4%
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

46.7 mi · 00h 51m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
124.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windcrest
01h 12m from Sabinal
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Sabinal and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 71 miles from Sabinal and 82.1 miles from Montopolis.

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 28.9 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Sabinal and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

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 9.1 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 7.9 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 10 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 9.2 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 Sabinal and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 124.23 mi (199.93 km).

Sabinal

#1 Sabinal

City in Uvalde County, Texas, United States

Population1,676
Coordinates29.3174600, -99.4664400
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
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#2 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
Start: South Center Street (-99.466504, 29.317451)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.45 L · about $20.41
Round trip
$40.81
10.8 gal · 40.9 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.41 $40.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.96 $45.92
Premium $4.59 $24.79 $49.58
Diesel $3.99 $21.56 $43.12

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 Sabinal and Montopolis. The current time is 21:10:40.

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.