How far is Montopolis, TX from Marble Falls, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Marble Falls, TX is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
52.47 mi
01h 09m
Flight
41.82 mi
67.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.82 mi
Kilometers
67.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.47 mi
Kilometers
84.45 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marble Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T00:10
Arrive Marble Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
The Hills
TX

Human settlement in Travis County, Texas, United States of America

From Montopolis
26.2 mi
00h 34m
To Marble Falls
26.2 mi
00h 34m

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
83°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 Marble Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Marble Falls.

  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

    4.7 mi · 7 min · South US Highway 281

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    77 m · 13 sec · 9th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    9 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    538 ft · 24 sec · 9th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Highway 71
22.4 mi · 43%
183 Toll
12.5 mi · 24%
East State Highway 71
11.3 mi · 21%
South US Highway 281
4.72 mi · 9%
Bergstrom Expressway
0.79 mi · 2%
US 281 North
0.42 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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Hills
00h 34m from Montopolis
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Marble Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Marble Falls?

The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

The Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Montopolis and 26.2 miles from Marble Falls.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near The Hills

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

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

RAIL

Austin

24 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

52 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

60 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

89 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Marble Falls. Straight-line distance: 41.82 mi (67.31 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
Marble Falls

#2 Marble Falls

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

Population7,114
Coordinates30.5784100, -98.2750700
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Marble Falls (-98.27507, 30.57841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.01 L · about $6.99
Round trip
$13.98
3.7 gal · 14.02 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.99 $13.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.87 $15.73
Premium $4.59 $8.49 $16.99
Diesel $3.99 $7.39 $14.77

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 Marble Falls. The current time is 00:10:57.

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.