How far is Brackettville, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Brackettville, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
214.85 mi
03h 28m
Flight
175.79 mi
282.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.79 mi
Kilometers
282.91 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.85 mi
Kilometers
345.77 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 4:01 AM CDT
Return by in Brackettville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brackettville
2026-04-18T00:32
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 4:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brackettville
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
La Coste
TX

City in Medina County, Texas, United States

From Brackettville
101.8 mi
01h 44m
To Montopolis
113 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Spring Street

    7 m · 3 sec · West Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Ann Street

    152 m · 18 sec · South Ann Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Military Highway

    2841 ft · 37 sec · East Military Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East US Highway 90

    37.5 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East US Highway 90

    37.7 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90

  7. 7

    Continue on 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    25.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East

  9. 9

    Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410 North, TX 16 North

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Connally Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 6th - 12th Streets

    665 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    105 m · 11 sec · North Interstate 35

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 90
75.2 mi · 35%
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 27%
US Highway 90 East
25.4 mi · 12%
Connally Loop
19.8 mi · 9%
North Pan Am Expressway
6.84 mi · 3%
West Main Street
4.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
175.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Coste
01h 44m from Brackettville
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brackettville 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 Brackettville to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

La Coste is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Brackettville and 113 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.64 one way or $57.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brackettville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near La Coste

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

34 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

106 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brackettville and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 175.79 mi (282.91 km).

Brackettville

#1 Brackettville

City in Texas

Population1,679
Coordinates29.3105100, -100.4178600
Altitude337
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: North Street (-100.417835, 29.310511)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.7 L · about $28.64
Round trip
$57.29
15.16 gal · 57.4 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.64 $57.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.23 $64.46
Premium $4.59 $34.80 $69.60
Diesel $3.99 $30.27 $60.53

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brackettville and Montopolis. The current time is 00:32:22.

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.