How far is West Lake Hills, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from West Lake Hills, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lake Hills and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lake Hills and Montopolis.
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Start on Redbud Trail
1.6 mi · 4 min · Redbud Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Austin Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Austin Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Red River Street
711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
3 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 West Lake Hills and Montopolis.
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.
East 7th Street
Turn right onto East 7th Street
3.03 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lake Hills to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from West Lake Hills and 11.9 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Austin
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lake Hills and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 7.65 mi (12.31 km).
#1 West Lake Hills
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,254 |
| Coordinates | 30.2979800, -97.8019500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
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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