How far is Kirby, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Kirby, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
87.2 mi
01h 22m
Flight
68.11 mi
109.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.11 mi
Kilometers
109.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.2 mi
Kilometers
140.34 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM CDT
Return by in Kirby
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirby
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kirby
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
Redwood
TX

Census designated place

From Kirby
38.7 mi
00h 41m
To Montopolis
48.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Kirby and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Redding Drive

    141 m · 26 sec · Redding Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Autumn Lane

    981 ft · 45 sec · Autumn Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crown Lane

    773 ft · 39 sec · Crown Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Crest Lane

    656 ft · 31 sec · Crest Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Binz-Engleman Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Binz-Engleman Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    856 ft · 39 sec · Springfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wehman Drive

    1027 ft · 47 sec · Wehman Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 410 North

    643 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 6th - 12th Streets

    665 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    105 m · 11 sec · North Interstate 35

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 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 Kirby and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 67%
North Pan Am Expressway
10.2 mi · 12%
East 7th Street
2.84 mi · 3%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 2%
Connally Loop
1.45 mi · 2%
Binz-Engleman Road
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
68.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redwood
00h 41m from Kirby
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kirby 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 Kirby to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Redwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Kirby and 48.5 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.64 one way or $23.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kirby and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Redwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Redwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
New Braunfels City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

New Braunfels City Hall

New Braunfels , TX
550 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City government office
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redwood.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

8 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

53 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

70 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

97 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirby and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 68.11 mi (109.61 km).

Kirby

#1 Kirby

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population8,719
Coordinates29.4632900, -98.3855700
Altitude209
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: Redding Drive (-98.385558, 29.463241)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.65 L · about $11.64
Round trip
$23.28
6.16 gal · 23.3 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.64 $23.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.10 $26.19
Premium $4.59 $14.14 $28.28
Diesel $3.99 $12.30 $24.60

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 Kirby and Montopolis. The current time is 21:05:19.

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.