How far is Martindale, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Martindale, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.16 mi
00h 36m
Flight
28.92 mi
46.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.92 mi
Kilometers
46.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.16 mi
Kilometers
58.19 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, May 27, 6:30 PM CDT
Return by in Martindale
Wed, May 27, 7:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martindale
2026-05-27T17:53
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, May 27, 6:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Martindale
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Niederwald
TX

Town of the United States

From Martindale
18.1 mi
00h 18m
To Montopolis
18.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 142

    8.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 142

  3. 3

    Turn left onto SH 130 Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 55 sec · SH 130 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll North

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    12.2 mi · 11 min · Pickle Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  8. 8

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  9. 9

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martindale 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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
12.2 mi · 34%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 33%
State Highway 142
8.58 mi · 24%
Airport Boulevard
0.75 mi · 2%
Bergstrom Expressway
0.68 mi · 2%
SH 130 Frontage Road
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

12.2 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Niederwald
00h 18m from Martindale
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Martindale and 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 Martindale to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Niederwald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Martindale and 18.1 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.84 one way or $9.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Niederwald

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

25 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

29 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

69 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

98 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martindale and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 28.92 mi (46.54 km).

Martindale

#1 Martindale

City in Caldwell County, Texas, United States

Population1,212
Coordinates29.8455000, -97.8408400
Altitude160
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: TX 80 (-97.840929, 29.845342)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $4.84
Round trip
$9.67
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.84 $9.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.59 $5.88 $11.75
Diesel $3.99 $5.11 $10.22

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Martindale and Montopolis. The current time is 17:53:53.

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.