How far is Montopolis, TX from Jonestown, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Jonestown, TX is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.04 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.28 mi
35.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.28 mi
Kilometers
35.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.04 mi
Kilometers
58 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonestown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-22T23:21
Arrive Jonestown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Jollyville
TX

Census designated place

From Montopolis
18 mi
00h 22m
To Jonestown
18 mi
00h 22m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward RM 1431: Cedar Park, Round Rock

    1456 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Whitestone Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Whitestone Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West Whitestone Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Whitestone Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on RM 1431

    3.5 mi · 5 min · RM 1431

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Georgetown Drive

    88 m · 17 sec · Georgetown Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    27 m · 4 sec · 1st Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bergstrom Expressway
25.5 mi · 71%
RM 1431
3.8 mi · 11%
West Whitestone Boulevard
3.54 mi · 10%
US Highway 183 South
1.15 mi · 3%
Bastrop Highway
1.05 mi · 3%
East Whitestone Boulevard
0.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bergstrom Expressway

Continue straight

14.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jollyville
00h 22m from Montopolis
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jollyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Montopolis and 18 miles from Jonestown.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.80 one way or $9.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 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 Jonestown.

Stop Ideas Near Jollyville

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

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

RAIL

Austin

19 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

38 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

65 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

76 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Jonestown. Straight-line distance: 22.28 mi (35.85 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
Jonestown

#2 Jonestown

Former community established by the Peoples Temple, known for a mass death event on November 18, 1978

Population2,169
Coordinates30.4954700, -97.9233500
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Jonestown (-97.92335, 30.49547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $4.80
Round trip
$9.60
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.80 $9.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $4.59 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $3.99 $5.07 $10.14

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 Jonestown. The current time is 23:21:01.

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.