Origin
Montopolis, TX
Night in Montopolis on Thursday
Local time
10:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montopolis, TX to Alamo Heights, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
75.5 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alamo Heights, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Montopolis, TX to Alamo Heights, TX covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Purple Heart Trail, North Pan Am Expressway, Austin Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 75.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 75.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 54.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 35 South, I 35 North, US 290 East: San Antonio, Waco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 South, I 35 North, US 290 East: San...
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 South: San Antonio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: San Antonio
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
70.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward FM 1976: Walzem Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 165
Toward FM 1976: Walzem Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Montopolis, TX to Alamo Heights, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
5.1 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 54.6 mi | 58m |
| North Pan Am Expressway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Austin Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| TX 71 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Interstate Highway 35 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Bergstrom Expressway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Walzem Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bastrop Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 54.6 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis, TX and Alamo Heights, TX.
1
Start on this road
219 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
2
Merge onto 183 Toll
0.8 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
3
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
4
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
5
Merge onto TX 71
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 71
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 35 South, I 35 North, US 290 East: San Antonio, Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35 South: San Antonio
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 35
43 mi
·
45 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 35
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 165
Toward FM 1976: Walzem Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North
431 ft
·
8 sec
·
Interstate 35 North
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Walzem Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Walzem Road
15
Turn left onto Loop 368
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Austin Highway
16
Turn right onto Albany Street
363 ft
·
17 sec
·
Albany Street
17
Turn right onto Kokomo Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Kokomo Street
18
Turn left onto Blue Bonnet Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Blue Bonnet Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
Blue Bonnet Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.7 mi from Montopolis, TX · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Montopolis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alamo Heights, TX
The final approach into Alamo Heights, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.41 one way
$22.82 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
| premium | $4.54 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Alamo Heights, TX
Night in Alamo Heights on Thursday
Local time
10:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Montopolis, TX to Alamo Heights, TX covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, North Pan Am Expressway, Austin Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 miles from Montopolis, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Montopolis, TX to Alamo Heights, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
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