How far is Bishop, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Bishop, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 236.1 miles (380 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.15 mi
03h 30m
Flight
183.71 mi
295.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.71 mi
Kilometers
295.65 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.15 mi
Kilometers
380.04 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM CDT
Return by in Bishop
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bishop
2026-04-22T18:24
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bishop
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kenedy
TX

City

From Bishop
102.5 mi
01h 45m
To Montopolis
133.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bishop and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 10

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 79

    4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 18

    848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2351 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    13.2 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.3 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore

    1275 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 359

    12.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 359

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South

  16. 16

    Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  21. 21

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  23. 23

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  24. 24

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  30. 30

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  31. 31

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  34. 34

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  35. 35

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 17%
U.S. Highway 77
34.2 mi · 14%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 13%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 10%
State Highway 359
12.4 mi · 5%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 181 South

Continue on US Highway 181 South

40.2 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.4 mi
183.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenedy
01h 45m from Bishop
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bishop 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 Bishop to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 236.1 miles (380 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Kenedy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Bishop and 133.7 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.48 one way or $62.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bishop and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Kenedy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kenedy, 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 Kenedy.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

90 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

118 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bishop and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 183.71 mi (295.65 km).

Bishop

#1 Bishop

City in Nueces County, Texas, United States

Population3,043
Coordinates27.5861400, -97.7991600
Altitude19
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: US 77-V Business (-97.79927, 27.586239)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.54 L · about $31.48
Round trip
$62.96
16.66 gal · 63.08 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.48 $62.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.42 $70.84
Premium $4.59 $38.24 $76.49
Diesel $3.99 $33.26 $66.52

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bishop and Montopolis. The current time is 18:24:07.

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.