How far is Montopolis, TX from Alice, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Alice, TX is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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
208.3 mi
03h 39m
Flight
173.63 mi
279.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.63 mi
Kilometers
279.43 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.3 mi
Kilometers
335.23 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alice
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-18T20:09
Arrive Alice
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sandy Oaks
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States of America

From Montopolis
104.3 mi
01h 49m
To Alice
104 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    67 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway

    1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: Lockhart, San Antonio

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    37.4 mi · 33 min · Pickle Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

    36.1 mi · 37 min · South Nueces Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1654 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Cameron Street

    109 m · 15 sec · North Cameron Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    29 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Alice.

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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 37 South
60.9 mi · 29%
South Nueces Street
39.6 mi · 19%
Pickle Parkway
37.4 mi · 18%
I 10 West
33.2 mi · 16%
US 281 South
15.2 mi · 7%
Bastrop Highway
11.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 37 South

Merge slight left

60.5 mi · 01h 01m

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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
173.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandy Oaks
01h 49m from Montopolis
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Alice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Sandy Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Montopolis and 104 miles from Alice.

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

The direct path is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.78 one way or $55.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Alice.

Stop Ideas Near Sandy Oaks

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

27 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

90 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Alice. Straight-line distance: 173.63 mi (279.43 km).

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#1 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
Alice

#2 Alice

City in Texas

Population18,591
Coordinates27.7522500, -98.0697200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Alice (-98.06972, 27.75225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.82 L · about $27.78
Round trip
$55.55
14.7 gal · 55.64 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.78 $55.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.25 $62.50
Premium $4.59 $33.74 $67.49
Diesel $3.99 $29.35 $58.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Alice. The current time is 20:09:08.

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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.