How far is Del Rio, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Del Rio, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Del Rio and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del Rio and Montopolis.
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Start on Spur 297
1189 ft · 28 sec · Spur 297
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Turn right onto East Gibbs Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Gibbs Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
5.5 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90 East
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Merge slight left onto US 90
24.5 mi · 28 min · US 90
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Continue on East US Highway 90
37.5 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on West Main Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 90
37.7 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on 19th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
25.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East
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Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410 North, TX 16 North
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
19.8 mi · 23 min · Connally Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
6.8 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward 6th - 12th Streets
665 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
105 m · 11 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street
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Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard
1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
148 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Del Rio and Montopolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Del Rio 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 Del Rio to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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 117.1 miles from Del Rio and 128.3 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Del Rio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Hondo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hondo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Del Rio and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 201.62 mi (324.47 km).
#1 Del Rio
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 35,722 |
| Coordinates | 29.3627300, -100.8967600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $32.73 | $65.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.76 | $79.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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