How far is Montopolis, TX from Jarrell, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Jarrell, TX is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
47.53 mi
00h 52m
Flight
40.51 mi
65.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.51 mi
Kilometers
65.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.53 mi
Kilometers
76.49 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jarrell
Thu, Apr 30, 2:22 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 30, 3:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-30T13:29
Arrive Jarrell
Thu, Apr 30, 2:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Round Rock
TX

The fourth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

From Montopolis
23.8 mi
00h 26m
To Jarrell
23.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 1 min · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    42 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 183 South

    1.1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South

  6. 6

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard

    145 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Anderson Lane

    2997 ft · 1 min · East Anderson Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1 mi · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    959 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    32.8 mi · 35 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 487: Florence, Bartlett

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Interstate 35

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
32.8 mi · 69%
Bergstrom Expressway
9.07 mi · 19%
North Interstate 35
2.15 mi · 5%
US Highway 183 South
1.15 mi · 2%
Bastrop Highway
1.05 mi · 2%
East Anderson Lane
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

32.8 mi · 00h 35m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Rock
00h 26m from Montopolis
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jarrell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Round Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Montopolis and 23.7 miles from Jarrell.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jarrell.

Stop Ideas Near Round Rock

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

27 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

28 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

68 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

71 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Jarrell. Straight-line distance: 40.51 mi (65.2 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
Jarrell

#2 Jarrell

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

Population2,077
Coordinates30.8249100, -97.6044500
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Jarrell (-97.60445, 30.82491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.14 $14.29
Premium $4.59 $7.71 $15.43
Diesel $3.99 $6.71 $13.42

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Jarrell. The current time is 13:29:44.

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.