How far is Montopolis, TX from McQueeney, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to McQueeney, TX is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
60.53 mi
01h 04m
Flight
49.45 mi
79.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.45 mi
Kilometers
79.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.53 mi
Kilometers
97.41 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McQueeney
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T04:06
Arrive McQueeney
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Lockhart
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Montopolis
30.3 mi
00h 32m
To McQueeney
30.2 mi
00h 32m

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 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: Lockhart, San Antonio

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    37.4 mi · 33 min · Pickle Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 46, FM 78: New Braunfels, Lake McQueeney

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Interstate 10

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    1566 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Huber Road

    938 ft · 33 sec · Huber Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West New Braunfels Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West New Braunfels Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cypress Ridge Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Cypress Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cypress Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
37.4 mi · 62%
Bastrop Highway
11.7 mi · 19%
I 10 West
5.84 mi · 10%
West New Braunfels Street
2.89 mi · 5%
West Interstate 10
0.88 mi · 1%
Bergstrom Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

37.4 mi · 00h 33m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
00h 32m from Montopolis
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near McQueeney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Montopolis and 30.2 miles from McQueeney.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lockhart

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

26 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

44 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

80 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

94 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and McQueeney. Straight-line distance: 49.45 mi (79.58 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
McQueeney

#2 McQueeney

Census designated place

Population2,545
Coordinates29.5921700, -98.0333400
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: McQueeney (-98.03334, 29.59217)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.09 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.17
4.28 gal · 16.18 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.09 $16.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.10 $18.20
Premium $4.59 $9.82 $19.65
Diesel $3.99 $8.55 $17.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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There is no time difference between Montopolis and McQueeney. The current time is 04:06:25.

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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.