How far is Marble Falls, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Marble Falls, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
54.43 mi
01h 04m
Flight
41.82 mi
67.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.82 mi
Kilometers
67.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.43 mi
Kilometers
87.59 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM CDT
Return by in Marble Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marble Falls
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marble Falls
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
The Hills
TX

Human settlement in Travis County, Texas, United States of America

From Marble Falls
27.3 mi
00h 32m
To Montopolis
27.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
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 Marble Falls and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marble Falls and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    538 ft · 26 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

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

    9 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    77 m · 12 sec · 9th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North US Highway 281

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North US Highway 281

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 East: Austin

    780 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    32.8 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 71 West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 71 West

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1091 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto West US Highway 290

    1.2 km · 59 sec · West US Highway 290

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward US 290 East, TX 71 East

    590 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West US Highway 290

    62 m · 3 sec · West US Highway 290

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North

    1241 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  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 Marble Falls 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 290
11.9 mi · 22%
North US Highway 281
5.12 mi · 9%
State Highway 71 West
1.27 mi · 2%
US 183 North
1.11 mi · 2%
Airport Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Bergstrom Expressway
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

32.8 mi · 00h 42m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Hills
00h 32m from Marble Falls
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marble Falls 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 Marble Falls to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

The Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Marble Falls and 27.1 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marble Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near The Hills

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

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

RAIL

Austin

24 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

52 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

60 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

89 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marble Falls and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 41.82 mi (67.31 km).

Marble Falls

#1 Marble Falls

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

Population7,114
Coordinates30.5784100, -98.2750700
Altitude251
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: 9th Street (-98.275174, 30.578252)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.51
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.26 $14.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.16 $16.33
Premium $4.59 $8.81 $17.63
Diesel $3.99 $7.67 $15.33

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 Marble Falls and Montopolis. The current time is 21:04:30.

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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.