How far is Cienegas Terrace, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Cienegas Terrace, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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
248.87 mi
04h 07m
Flight
204.2 mi
328.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.2 mi
Kilometers
328.63 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.87 mi
Kilometers
400.51 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 29, 7:21 PM CDT
Return by in Cienegas Terrace
Wed, Apr 29, 11:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cienegas Terrace
2026-04-29T15:13
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 29, 7:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cienegas Terrace
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
Hondo
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Cienegas Terrace
118.9 mi
02h 03m
To Montopolis
130 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cienegas Terrace and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Mesa Drive

    1820 ft · 1 min · Mesa Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Drive

    1691 ft · 1 min · Park Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cienegas Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cienegas Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lionel Martinez Boulevard

    2315 ft · 2 min · Lionel Martinez Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Avenue T

    125 m · 23 sec · Avenue T

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Gibbs Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Gibbs Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90 East

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto US 90

    24.5 mi · 28 min · US 90

  9. 9

    Continue on East US Highway 90

    37.5 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East US Highway 90

    37.7 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90

  12. 12

    Continue on 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    25.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East

  14. 14

    Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Connally Loop

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

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

    665 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    105 m · 11 sec · North Interstate 35

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cienegas Terrace 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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 90
75.2 mi · 30%
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 24%
US Highway 90 East
30.9 mi · 12%
US 90
24.5 mi · 10%
Connally Loop
19.8 mi · 8%
North Pan Am Expressway
6.84 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 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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
204.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hondo
02h 03m from Cienegas Terrace
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Cienegas Terrace 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 Cienegas Terrace to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Hondo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from Cienegas Terrace and 130 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Cienegas Terrace and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Hondo

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

65 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cienegas Terrace and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 204.2 mi (328.63 km).

Cienegas Terrace

#1 Cienegas Terrace

Census designated place

Population3,424
Coordinates29.3674500, -100.9437100
Altitude293
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: Mesa Drive (-100.943694, 29.367459)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.78 gal
33.24 L · about $33.18
Round trip
$66.36
17.56 gal · 66.48 L
Estimated CO2
78 kg one way
Round trip: 156.1 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.18 $66.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.33 $74.67
Premium $4.59 $40.31 $80.62
Diesel $3.99 $35.06 $70.12

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Cienegas Terrace and Montopolis. The current time is 15:13:52.

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.