How far is Jollyville, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Jollyville, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.71 mi
00h 19m
Flight
14.67 mi
23.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.67 mi
Kilometers
23.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.71 mi
Kilometers
28.5 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Fri, Apr 24, 11:21 PM CDT
Return by in Jollyville
Fri, Apr 24, 11:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jollyville
2026-04-24T23:01
Arrive Montopolis
Fri, Apr 24, 11:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jollyville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Austin
TX

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

From Jollyville
8.9 mi
00h 09m
To Montopolis
8.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pond Springs Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pond Springs Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Research Boulevard

    2229 ft · 51 sec · Research Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 183 South

    979 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 183 South
11.1 mi · 63%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 27%
Pond Springs Road
0.66 mi · 4%
Research Boulevard
0.42 mi · 2%
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
0.37 mi · 2%
Montopolis Drive
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 183 South

Merge slight left

10.9 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
00h 09m from Jollyville
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Jollyville and 8.8 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Austin

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

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

RAIL

Austin

1 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

46 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

47 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

95 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jollyville and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 14.67 mi (23.61 km).

Jollyville

#1 Jollyville

Census designated place

Population16,151
Coordinates30.4427000, -97.7750100
Altitude286
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: Pond Springs Road (-97.774951, 30.442757)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.76
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.38 $4.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.68 $5.36
Premium $4.59 $2.89 $5.78
Diesel $3.99 $2.52 $5.03

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Jollyville and Montopolis. The current time is 23:01:30.

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.