How far is Montopolis, TX from Briarcliff, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Briarcliff, TX is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
34.83 mi
00h 49m
Flight
23.96 mi
38.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.96 mi
Kilometers
38.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.83 mi
Kilometers
56.05 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Briarcliff
Wed, Apr 22, 9:11 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Briarcliff
Wed, Apr 22, 9:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Barton Creek
TX

Census designated place

From Montopolis
17.4 mi
00h 24m
To Briarcliff
17.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto West Highway 71

    17.9 mi · 26 min · West Highway 71

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pace Bend Road South

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pace Bend Road South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Briarcliff Drive

    2684 ft · 2 min · Briarcliff Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Briarcliff Drive

    72 m · 11 sec · Briarcliff Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Briarcliff Drive

    1363 ft · 1 min · Briarcliff Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Oban Drive

    142 m · 22 sec · Oban Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Kyle Drive

    1160 ft · 51 sec · Kyle Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kyle Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Highway 71
17.9 mi · 51%
183 Toll
12.5 mi · 36%
Pace Bend Road South
2.36 mi · 7%
Briarcliff Drive
0.81 mi · 2%
Bergstrom Expressway
0.79 mi · 2%
Kyle Drive
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Highway 71

Turn slight right onto West Highway 71

17.9 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barton Creek
00h 24m from Montopolis
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Briarcliff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Barton Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Montopolis and 17.4 miles from Briarcliff.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.65 one way or $9.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Barton Creek

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

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

RAIL

Austin

11 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

46 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

54 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

94 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Briarcliff. Straight-line distance: 23.96 mi (38.56 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
Briarcliff

#2 Briarcliff

Village in Texas, USA

Population1,887
Coordinates30.4074200, -98.0444600
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Briarcliff (-98.04446, 30.40742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $4.65
Round trip
$9.30
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.65 $9.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.59 $5.65 $11.29
Diesel $3.99 $4.91 $9.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Briarcliff. The current time is 20:22:05.

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.