How far is Burnet, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Burnet, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.48 mi
00h 59m
Flight
47.86 mi
77.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.86 mi
Kilometers
77.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.48 mi
Kilometers
92.5 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 7:24 PM CDT
Return by in Burnet
Wed, Apr 22, 8:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burnet
2026-04-22T18:24
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 7:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burnet
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Leander
TX

The fifth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

From Burnet
28.7 mi
00h 29m
To Montopolis
28.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Burnet and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Polk Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Polk Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East State Highway 29

    21.7 mi · 28 min · East State Highway 29

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North US Highway 183

    1327 ft · 21 sec · North US Highway 183

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road

    13.3 mi · 13 min · 183A Toll Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
183A Toll Road
28.1 mi · 49%
East State Highway 29
21.7 mi · 38%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 8%
West Polk Street
1.56 mi · 3%
North US Highway 183
0.58 mi · 1%
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East State Highway 29

Continue on East State Highway 29

21.7 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leander
00h 29m from Burnet
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burnet 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 Burnet to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Burnet and 28.8 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leander

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

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

RAIL

Austin

36 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

43 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

61 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

63 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burnet and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 47.86 mi (77.03 km).

Burnet

#1 Burnet

City in Texas

Population6,539
Coordinates30.7582400, -98.2283600
Altitude392
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: West Polk Street (-98.228346, 30.758191)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $7.67
Round trip
$15.34
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.67 $15.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.63 $17.26
Premium $4.59 $9.32 $18.64
Diesel $3.99 $8.11 $16.21

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 Burnet and Montopolis. The current time is 18:24:35.

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.