How far is Val Verde Park, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Val Verde Park, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Val Verde Park and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Val Verde Park and Montopolis.
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Start on Texas Drive
1402 ft · 1 min · Texas Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dennis Drive
88 m · 15 sec · Dennis Drive
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Turn right onto Charles Drive
833 ft · 37 sec · Charles Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 90 East
2.3 mi · 3 min · US Highway 90 East
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Merge slight left onto US 90
24.5 mi · 28 min · US 90
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Continue on East US Highway 90
37.5 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on West Main Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 90
37.7 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on 19th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
25.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East
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Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410 North, TX 16 North
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
19.8 mi · 23 min · Connally Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
6.8 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 Val Verde Park and Montopolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Val Verde Park 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 Val Verde Park to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hondo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Val Verde Park and 126.3 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Val Verde Park and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Hondo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hondo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Val Verde Park and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 197.63 mi (318.06 km).
#1 Val Verde Park
Census designated place
| Population | 2,384 |
| Coordinates | 29.3749500, -100.8317600 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| 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: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.23 | $72.45 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.12 | $78.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.02 | $68.04 |
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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