How far is Montopolis, TX from Kyle, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Kyle, TX is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
23.46 mi
00h 29m
Flight
20.8 mi
33.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.8 mi
Kilometers
33.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.46 mi
Kilometers
37.75 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kyle
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T05:17
Arrive Kyle
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Onion Creek
TX

Census designated place

From Montopolis
11.7 mi
00h 14m
To Kyle
11.7 mi
00h 14m

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
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, I 35 North, US 290 East: San Antonio, Waco

    2116 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: San Antonio

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    15 mi · 16 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward RM 150: Kyle

    1451 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Interstate 35

  11. 11

    Continue on North Old Highway 81

    1907 ft · 38 sec · North Old Highway 81

  12. 12

    Continue on South Interstate 35

    2306 ft · 50 sec · South Interstate 35

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1370 ft · 46 sec · East Center Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Burleson Street

    34 m · 3 sec · North Burleson Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Burleson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
15 mi · 64%
183 Toll
4.06 mi · 17%
I 35 South
1.36 mi · 6%
South Interstate 35
1.11 mi · 5%
Bergstrom Expressway
0.79 mi · 3%
North Old Highway 81
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

15 mi · 00h 16m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onion Creek
00h 14m from Montopolis
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Kyle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Onion Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Montopolis and 11.7 miles from Kyle.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Onion Creek

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

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

RAIL

Austin

15 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

32 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

60 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

104 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Kyle. Straight-line distance: 20.8 mi (33.48 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
Kyle

#2 Kyle

A city in Hays County, Texas.

Population51,558
Coordinates29.9891100, -97.8772300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Kyle (-97.87723, 29.98911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.13 L · about $3.14
Round trip
$6.27
1.66 gal · 6.26 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.14 $6.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.59 $3.81 $7.62
Diesel $3.99 $3.31 $6.63

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 Kyle. The current time is 05:17:49.

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.