How far is Karnes City, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Karnes City, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.2 mi
01h 47m
Flight
94.7 mi
152.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.7 mi
Kilometers
152.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.2 mi
Kilometers
170.92 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Fri, Apr 17, 10:21 AM CDT
Return by in Karnes City
Fri, Apr 17, 12:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Karnes City
2026-04-17T08:34
Arrive Montopolis
Fri, Apr 17, 10:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Karnes City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Luling
TX

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

From Karnes City
50.6 mi
00h 53m
To Montopolis
55.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Karnes City and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on East Calvert Avenue

    1791 ft · 36 sec · East Calvert Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Badgerette Drive

    991 ft · 20 sec · Badgerette Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Weir Street

    14 m · 7 sec · Weir Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Badger Drive

    1755 ft · 44 sec · North Badger Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 80

    28.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 80

  6. 6

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  8. 8

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  9. 9

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  11. 11

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

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  15. 15

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  16. 16

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Karnes City 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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 29%
State Highway 80
28.3 mi · 27%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 11%
US 183
10.1 mi · 10%
Pickle Parkway
9.81 mi · 9%
South Colorado Street
4.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 80 North

Continue on State Highway 80 North

30.8 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
94.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luling
00h 53m from Karnes City
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Karnes City 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 Karnes City to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Luling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Karnes City and 55.7 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.17 one way or $28.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Luling

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

36 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

66 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

85 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

101 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Karnes City and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 94.7 mi (152.4 km).

Karnes City

#1 Karnes City

City in Karnes County, Texas, United States

Population3,383
Coordinates28.8849800, -97.9008400
Altitude131
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: East Calvert Avenue (-97.900842, 28.884939)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.19 L · about $14.17
Round trip
$28.34
7.5 gal · 28.38 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.17 $28.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.94 $31.89
Premium $4.59 $17.22 $34.43
Diesel $3.99 $14.97 $29.95

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Karnes City and Montopolis. The current time is 08:34:26.

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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.