How far is Montopolis, TX from Carrizo Springs, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Carrizo Springs, TX is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Carrizo Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Carrizo Springs.
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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
1084 ft · 14 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, I 35 North, US 290 East: San Antonio, Waco
2116 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: San Antonio
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
42.6 mi · 46 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Texas 85: Charlotte, Carrizo Springs, Crystal City
785 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto I 35 Access Road West
806 ft · 24 sec · I 35 Access Road West
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Turn right
43.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
698 ft · 11 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto Peña Street
1125 ft · 16 sec · Peña Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peña Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Carrizo Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Carrizo Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Carrizo Springs?
The road trip is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Von Ormy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Montopolis and 98.2 miles from Carrizo Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.23 one way or $52.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Carrizo Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Von Ormy
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 Von Ormy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Carrizo Springs. Straight-line distance: 176.67 mi (284.32 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 Carrizo Springs
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 5,221 |
| Coordinates | 28.5219300, -99.8606100 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrizo Springs (-99.86061, 28.52193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.23 | $52.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.51 | $59.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.86 | $63.72 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.71 | $55.42 |
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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