How far is Montopolis, TX from Edna, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Edna, TX is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
123.32 mi
02h 43m
Flight
107.57 mi
173.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.57 mi
Kilometers
173.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.32 mi
Kilometers
198.46 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edna
Fri, Apr 17, 11:28 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Fri, Apr 17, 2:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-17T08:45
Arrive Edna
Fri, Apr 17, 11:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gonzales
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Montopolis
61.7 mi
01h 21m
To Edna
61.6 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  8. 8

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  10. 10

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Pierce Street

    5 mi · 7 min · East Pierce Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North United States Highway 183

    29.7 mi · 32 min · North United States Highway 183

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    9.6 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Irvine Street

    731 ft · 20 sec · Irvine Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Morris Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Morris Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Gonzales Street

    38.4 mi · 57 min · East Gonzales Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    32 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    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 Edna.

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North United States Highway 183
39.3 mi · 32%
East Gonzales Street
38.4 mi · 31%
Bastrop Highway
11.7 mi · 10%
US 183
10.1 mi · 8%
Pickle Parkway
9.8 mi · 8%
East Pierce Street
5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Gonzales Street

Continue on East Gonzales Street

38.4 mi · 00h 57m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gonzales
01h 21m from Montopolis
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Edna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Gonzales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Montopolis and 61.6 miles from Edna.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Edna.

Stop Ideas Near Gonzales

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

90 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

100 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

119 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Edna. Straight-line distance: 107.57 mi (173.12 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
Edna

#2 Edna

City in Jackson County, Texas, United States

Population5,755
Coordinates28.9785900, -96.6460900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Edna (-96.64609, 28.97859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.47 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.88
8.7 gal · 32.94 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.44 $32.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.50 $36.99
Premium $4.59 $19.97 $39.94
Diesel $3.99 $17.37 $34.74

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Edna. The current time is 08:45:21.

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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.