How far is Scenic Oaks, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Scenic Oaks, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.05 mi
01h 39m
Flight
69.51 mi
111.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.51 mi
Kilometers
111.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.05 mi
Kilometers
152.97 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Tue, May 12, 9:14 PM CDT
Return by in Scenic Oaks
Tue, May 12, 10:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scenic Oaks
2026-05-12T19:34
Arrive Montopolis
Tue, May 12, 9:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scenic Oaks
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
New Braunfels
TX

The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.

From Scenic Oaks
47.4 mi
00h 49m
To Montopolis
47.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scenic Oaks and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Ranch Oaks

    45 m · 10 sec · Ranch Oaks

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ranch Creek

    1901 ft · 1 min · Ranch Creek

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ranch Land View

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Ranch Land View

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1796 ft · 28 sec · Interstate 10 West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East

    554 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    16.7 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35: San Antonio, Austin

    1834 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 35 South: Austin, San Antonio

    580 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

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

    665 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    105 m · 11 sec · North Interstate 35

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scenic Oaks 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 62%
Anderson Loop
16.7 mi · 18%
Interstate 10 West
8.29 mi · 9%
East 7th Street
2.84 mi · 3%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 2%
North Pan Am Expressway
1.64 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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Braunfels
00h 49m from Scenic Oaks
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scenic Oaks and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scenic Oaks to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

New Braunfels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Scenic Oaks and 47.7 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.66 one way or $25.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scenic Oaks and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near New Braunfels

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 New Braunfels and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 3 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
City of Cibolo Municipal Building
Meeting point 14 mi away

City of Cibolo Municipal Building

Cibolo , TX
200 S Main St, Cibolo, TX 78108
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews Municipal corporation,City administration,City clerk's office,City courthouse
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 2.6 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 New Braunfels.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

27 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

47 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

72 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

118 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scenic Oaks and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 69.51 mi (111.86 km).

Scenic Oaks

#1 Scenic Oaks

Census designated place

Population4,957
Coordinates29.7107800, -98.6758600
Altitude404
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: Ranch Oaks (-98.676713, 29.710489)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.7 L · about $12.66
Round trip
$25.32
6.7 gal · 25.4 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.66 $25.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.24 $28.49
Premium $4.59 $15.38 $30.76
Diesel $3.99 $13.38 $26.75

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Scenic Oaks and Montopolis. The current time is 19:34:27.

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.