How far is Medina, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Medina, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medina and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina and Montopolis.
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Start on Newcomer Lane
20 m · 9 sec · Newcomer Lane
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Turn left onto State Highway 16 North
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16 North
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 2828
9 mi · 10 min · Ranch Road 2828
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 173 North
1.4 km · 56 sec · State Highway 173 North
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Continue on Bandera Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Bandera Highway
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 480
5.4 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 480
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Continue on San Antonio Street
2608 ft · 58 sec · San Antonio Street
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Turn right onto China Street
2837 ft · 1 min · China Street
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 1350
1.5 mi · 2 min · Farm to Market Road 1350
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 27
6.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 27
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Turn left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Sisterdale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sisterdale Road
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 473
20.7 mi · 26 min · Ranch Road 473
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 281
8.4 mi · 10 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
6.7 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 281
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Turn right onto East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight left
892 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 290
2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North
1241 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard
1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Airport Boulevard
2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
148 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medina and Montopolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East US Highway 290
Turn right 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.
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.
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Medina and Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montopolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medina to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Spring Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Medina and 70 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.64 one way or $33.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Medina and Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Branch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 98.06 mi (157.81 km).
#1 Medina
Medina is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7966100, -99.2464300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.55 | $16.64 | $33.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $19.05 | $38.09 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $20.82 | $41.64 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $26.50 | $53.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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