How far is Montopolis, TX from Benavides, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Benavides, TX is about 231.8 miles (373 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Benavides.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Benavides.
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Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
67 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
11.7 mi · 15 min · Bastrop Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: Lockhart, San Antonio
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
37.4 mi · 33 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop
1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street
40 mi · 41 min · South Nueces Street
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 44, TX 359: Alice, San Diego
1833 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Street
1694 ft · 29 sec · South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Street
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Continue on South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway
15.3 mi · 23 min · South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Benavides.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Benavides.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Benavides?
The road trip is about 231.8 miles (373 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Montopolis and 115.7 miles from Benavides.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.91 one way or $61.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Benavides.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton
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 Pleasanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Benavides. Straight-line distance: 187.78 mi (302.21 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Benavides
City in Duval County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,391 |
| Coordinates | 27.5989200, -98.4080700 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benavides (-98.40807, 27.59892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $3.78 | $30.91 | $61.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.78 | $69.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.55 | $75.11 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.66 | $65.33 |
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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