How far is The Hills, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from The Hills, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
26.22 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19 mi
30.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19 mi
Kilometers
30.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.22 mi
Kilometers
42.2 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, May 2, 12:06 AM CDT
Return by in The Hills
Sat, May 2, 12:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Hills
2026-05-01T23:30
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, May 2, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in The Hills
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 The Hills
13.3 mi
00h 18m
To Montopolis
12.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Hills and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Hedgebrook Cove

    45 m · 8 sec · Hedgebrook Cove

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hedgebrook Way

    1122 ft · 51 sec · Hedgebrook Way

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto The Hills Drive

    96 m · 18 sec · The Hills Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wingreen Loop

    1036 ft · 50 sec · Wingreen Loop

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lohmans Crossing Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lohmans Crossing Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ranch Road 620 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Ranch Road 620 South

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Highway 71

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Highway 71

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 71 West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 71 West

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1091 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto West US Highway 290

    1.2 km · 59 sec · West US Highway 290

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward US 290 East, TX 71 East

    590 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West US Highway 290

    62 m · 3 sec · West US Highway 290

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North

    1241 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 290
11.9 mi · 45%
West Highway 71
5.87 mi · 22%
Ranch Road 620 South
2.86 mi · 11%
State Highway 71 West
1.27 mi · 5%
US 183 North
1.11 mi · 4%
Lohmans Crossing Road
0.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West US Highway 290

Continue straight

11.1 mi · 00h 12m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset Valley
00h 18m from The Hills
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving The Hills and 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 The Hills to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 13.3 miles from The Hills and 12.9 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around The Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

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 The Hills and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 19 mi (30.57 km).

The Hills

#1 The Hills

Human settlement in Travis County, Texas, United States of America

Population2,456
Coordinates30.3479800, -97.9850100
Altitude249
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: Hedgebrook Cove (-97.984264, 30.34837)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.95
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.48 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.59 $4.22 $8.45
Diesel $3.99 $3.67 $7.35

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between The Hills and Montopolis. The current time is 23:30:56.

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.