How far is Montopolis, TX from Kingsland, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Kingsland, TX is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.82 mi
01h 30m
Flight
53.08 mi
85.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.08 mi
Kilometers
85.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.82 mi
Kilometers
104.31 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsland
Fri, Nov 6, 8:11 PM CST
Return by in Montopolis
Fri, Nov 6, 9:42 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-11-06T18:41
Arrive Kingsland
Fri, Nov 6, 8:11 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
9:30 PM CST
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
Briarcliff
TX

Village in Texas, USA

From Montopolis
32.4 mi
00h 45m
To Kingsland
32.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1084 ft · 14 sec · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto West Highway 71

    22.4 mi · 31 min · West Highway 71

  8. 8

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    11.3 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 71

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 281 North: Marble Falls

    2194 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto South US Highway 281

    4.8 mi · 8 min · South US Highway 281

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Ranch Road 1431

    12.4 mi · 22 min · West Ranch Road 1431

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Euel Moore Drive

    3 m · 1 sec · Euel Moore Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Euel Moore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Highway 71
22.4 mi · 35%
183 Toll
12.5 mi · 19%
West Ranch Road 1431
12.4 mi · 19%
East State Highway 71
11.3 mi · 17%
South US Highway 281
4.81 mi · 7%
Bergstrom Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Highway 71

Turn slight right onto West Highway 71

22.4 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Briarcliff
00h 45m from Montopolis
Leave By
3:28 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Partly Cloudy near Kingsland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Briarcliff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Montopolis and 32.4 miles from Kingsland.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Briarcliff

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

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

RAIL

Austin

32 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

60 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

63 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

85 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Kingsland. Straight-line distance: 53.08 mi (85.43 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
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#2 Kingsland

Kingsland is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6582400, -98.4405800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Kingsland (-98.44058, 30.65824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.66 L · about $8.20
Round trip
$16.40
4.58 gal · 17.32 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $8.20 $16.40
Mid-grade $4.09 $9.38 $18.75
Premium $4.47 $10.24 $20.48
Diesel $5.68 $13.01 $26.02

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Kingsland. The current time is 18:41:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.