How far is Kerrville, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Kerrville, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.52 mi
01h 59m
Flight
87.67 mi
141.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.67 mi
Kilometers
141.09 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.52 mi
Kilometers
171.42 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sun, May 31, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Kerrville
Sun, May 31, 8:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kerrville
2026-05-31T04:57
Arrive Montopolis
Sun, May 31, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

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

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
Johnson City
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Kerrville
53.4 mi
00h 59m
To Montopolis
53.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    21 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sidney Baker Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Sidney Baker Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fredericksburg Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Fredericksburg Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South State Highway 16

    14.2 mi · 16 min · South State Highway 16

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Friendship Lane

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Friendship Lane

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1691 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    724 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  12. 12

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North

    1241 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  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 Kerrville 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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 290
58.1 mi · 55%
South State Highway 16
14.2 mi · 13%
West US Highway 290
13.6 mi · 13%
Fredericksburg Road
5.7 mi · 5%
South US Highway 281
5.41 mi · 5%
Friendship Lane
2.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East US Highway 290

Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290

30.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson City
00h 59m from Kerrville
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kerrville and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kerrville to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Johnson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Kerrville and 53.1 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.21 one way or $28.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kerrville and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson City

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

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

RAIL

Austin

63 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

64 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

96 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 Kerrville and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 87.67 mi (141.09 km).

Kerrville

#1 Kerrville

City in Texas, United States

Population23,831
Coordinates30.0474300, -99.1403200
Altitude499
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: Main Street (-99.140419, 30.047345)
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
3.76 gal
14.23 L · about $14.21
Round trip
$28.42
7.52 gal · 28.46 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.21 $28.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.59 $17.26 $34.52
Diesel $3.99 $15.01 $30.03

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kerrville and Montopolis. The current time is 04:57:21.

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.