How far is Freer, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Freer, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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
213.94 mi
03h 18m
Flight
172.44 mi
277.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.44 mi
Kilometers
277.51 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.94 mi
Kilometers
344.3 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM CDT
Return by in Freer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freer
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freer
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
Karnes City
TX

City in Karnes County, Texas, United States

From Freer
96 mi
01h 39m
To Montopolis
117.9 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SE
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 Freer and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riley Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riley Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    42.9 mi · 49 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  9. 9

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  11. 11

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  12. 12

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  13. 13

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  18. 18

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freer 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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 15%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 14%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 11%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 6%
Nueces Street
11.1 mi · 5%
US 183
10.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

42.9 mi · 00h 49m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
172.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Karnes City
01h 39m from Freer
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Freer 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 Freer to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Karnes City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96 miles from Freer and 117.9 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.53 one way or $57.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Freer and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Karnes City

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

82 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

111 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freer and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 172.44 mi (277.51 km).

Freer

#1 Freer

City in Duval County, Texas, United States

Population2,620
Coordinates27.8828000, -98.6177900
Altitude158
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: US 59 (-98.617789, 27.882727)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.55 gal
28.58 L · about $28.53
Round trip
$57.06
15.1 gal · 57.16 L
Estimated CO2
67.1 kg one way
Round trip: 134.2 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.53 $57.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.10 $64.21
Premium $4.59 $34.66 $69.32
Diesel $3.99 $30.15 $60.29

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 Freer and Montopolis. The current time is 20:24:34.

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.