How far is Montopolis, TX from Batesville, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Batesville, TX is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
163.54 mi
02h 59m
Flight
146.21 mi
235.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.21 mi
Kilometers
235.3 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.54 mi
Kilometers
263.2 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batesville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 10:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-18T04:17
Arrive Batesville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
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
San Antonio
TX

The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.

From Montopolis
81.8 mi
01h 29m
To Batesville
81.8 mi
01h 29m

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
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1084 ft · 14 sec · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, I 35 North, US 290 East: San Antonio, Waco

    2116 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: San Antonio

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    42.6 mi · 46 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Eagle Pass

    962 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    131 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Interstate 35 North

    610 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 35 North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto US Highway 57

    37.3 mi · 39 min · US Highway 57

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ramos Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Ramos Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ramos Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
88.1 mi · 54%
US Highway 57
37.3 mi · 23%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 11%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 6%
183 Toll
4.06 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

42.6 mi · 00h 46m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
146.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Antonio
01h 29m from Montopolis
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Batesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Montopolis and 81.8 miles from Batesville.

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

The direct path is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near San Antonio

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around San Antonio and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 1.2 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

Cohen for San Antonio City Council

San Antonio
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Social club,Service establishment
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 1 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Antonio.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

2 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

74 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

118 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Batesville. Straight-line distance: 146.21 mi (235.3 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
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#2 Batesville

Batesville is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.9510800, -99.6178300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Batesville (-99.61783, 28.95108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.85 L · about $21.80
Round trip
$43.61
11.54 gal · 43.7 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.80 $43.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.53 $49.07
Premium $4.59 $26.49 $52.98
Diesel $3.99 $23.04 $46.08

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Batesville. The current time is 04:17:05.

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.