How far is Kirbyville, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Kirbyville, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 276.4 miles (444.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228 miles (367 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
276.45 mi
04h 36m
Flight
228.03 mi
366.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.03 mi
Kilometers
366.98 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.45 mi
Kilometers
444.9 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, May 30, 11:40 AM CDT
Return by in Kirbyville
Sat, May 30, 4:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirbyville
2026-05-30T07:03
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, May 30, 11:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kirbyville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bedias
TX

City in Grimes County, Texas, United States

From Kirbyville
137.9 mi
02h 18m
To Montopolis
138.6 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Elizabeth Avenue

    22 m · 9 sec · South Elizabeth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    108 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Margaret Avenue

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Margaret Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  5. 5

    Continue on 11th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 11th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 30 West

    46.6 mi · 54 min · State Highway 30 West

  7. 7

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158

    1.1 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158

  8. 8

    Continue on Boonville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on West William J Bryan Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West State Highway 21

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West State Highway 21

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 East

    125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  23. 23

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirbyville 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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Highway 21
71.4 mi · 26%
State Highway 30 West
46.6 mi · 17%
State Highway 71 East
20.1 mi · 7%
Margaret Avenue
18.6 mi · 7%
Boonville Road
3.26 mi · 1%
East William J Bryan Parkway
2.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

102 mi · 01h 56m

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
228 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedias
02h 18m from Kirbyville
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kirbyville and Partly Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.4 miles (444.9 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Bedias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Kirbyville and 138.6 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 228 miles (367 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.88 one way or $73.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bedias

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

42 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

78 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirbyville and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 228.03 mi (366.98 km).

Kirbyville

#1 Kirbyville

City in Jasper County, Texas, United States

Population2,032
Coordinates30.6604800, -93.8926800
Altitude34
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: South Elizabeth Avenue (-93.892765, 30.660482)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.76 gal
36.93 L · about $36.88
Round trip
$73.77
19.52 gal · 73.86 L
Estimated CO2
86.7 kg one way
Round trip: 173.5 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.88 $73.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.50 $83.00
Premium $4.59 $44.81 $89.62
Diesel $3.99 $38.97 $77.94

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirbyville and Montopolis. The current time is 07:03:27.

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.