How far is Montopolis, TX from George West, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to George West, TX is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.36 mi
02h 53m
Flight
134.5 mi
216.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.5 mi
Kilometers
216.46 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.36 mi
Kilometers
269.34 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in George West
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T04:07
Arrive George West
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Kirby
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Montopolis
83.8 mi
01h 26m
To George West
83.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and George West.

  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

    37.4 mi · 33 min · Pickle Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South

    14.7 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nueces Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 37 South
60.9 mi · 36%
Pickle Parkway
37.4 mi · 22%
I 10 West
33.2 mi · 20%
US 281 South
14.7 mi · 9%
Bastrop Highway
11.7 mi · 7%
Connally Loop
8.07 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirby
01h 26m from Montopolis
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Partly Sunny near George West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to George West?

The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Kirby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Montopolis and 83.6 miles from George West.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.33 one way or $44.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kirby

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 Kirby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 11.2 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 6.9 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 6.7 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 Kirby.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

10 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

108 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and George West. Straight-line distance: 134.5 mi (216.46 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
George West

#2 George West

City in Texas, United States

Population2,598
Coordinates28.3325000, -98.1175100
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: George West (-98.11751, 28.3325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.36 L · about $22.33
Round trip
$44.67
11.82 gal · 44.72 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.33 $44.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.13 $50.26
Premium $4.59 $27.13 $54.27
Diesel $3.99 $23.60 $47.20

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 George West. The current time is 04:07:37.

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.