How far is Charlotte, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Charlotte, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
137.18 mi
02h 13m
Flight
113.3 mi
182.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.3 mi
Kilometers
182.34 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.18 mi
Kilometers
220.77 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 PM CDT
Return by in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-23T14:16
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
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
Selma
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Charlotte
64.5 mi
01h 06m
To Montopolis
72.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Edwards Avenue

    2 m · 8 sec · Edwards Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hindes Avenue

    15.5 mi · 23 min · Hindes Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    722 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East State Highway 97

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road

    792 ft · 24 sec · I-37 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 North

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 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 Charlotte 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 43%
I 37 North
23.4 mi · 17%
Hindes Avenue
15.5 mi · 11%
Connally Loop
10.6 mi · 8%
North Pan Am Expressway
10.2 mi · 7%
East State Highway 97
3.53 mi · 3%
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 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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
113.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selma
01h 06m from Charlotte
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Charlotte and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Charlotte and 72.6 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Charlotte and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Selma

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Selma and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 2.7 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Castle Hills
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Castle Hills

San Antonio , TX
2177 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78213
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Selma.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

25 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

49 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

93 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 113.3 mi (182.34 km).

Charlotte

#1 Charlotte

City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States

Population1,909
Coordinates28.8619200, -98.7064100
Altitude165
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: Edwards Avenue (-98.706409, 28.861921)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.32 L · about $18.29
Round trip
$36.58
9.68 gal · 36.64 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.29 $36.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.58 $41.16
Premium $4.59 $22.22 $44.44
Diesel $3.99 $19.33 $38.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Montopolis. The current time is 14:16:43.

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.