How far is Somerset, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Somerset, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Montopolis.
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Start on K Street
19 m · 8 sec · K Street
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Turn left onto Somerset Road
2307 ft · 53 sec · Somerset Road
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Turn left onto South TX 1604 Loop West
3232 ft · 49 sec · South TX 1604 Loop West
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Continue on Anderson Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn right onto Interstate 35 South
1297 ft · 27 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
4 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward 6th - 12th Streets
665 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
105 m · 11 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street
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Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard
1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
148 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Montopolis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somerset 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 Somerset to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 50.7 miles from Somerset and 60.9 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.89 one way or $29.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Somerset and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near New Braunfels
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Schertz EMS
City of Cibolo Municipal Building
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Braunfels.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 91.12 mi (146.65 km).
#1 Somerset
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,983 |
| Coordinates | 29.2263500, -98.6578000 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.89 | $29.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $18.09 | $36.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $15.73 | $31.46 |
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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