How far is Montopolis, TX from Medina, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Medina, TX is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
124.69 mi
02h 33m
Flight
98.06 mi
157.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.06 mi
Kilometers
157.81 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.69 mi
Kilometers
200.67 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medina
Sat, Nov 7, 2:18 PM CST
Return by in Montopolis
Sat, Nov 7, 4:51 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-11-07T11:44
Arrive Medina
Sat, Nov 7, 2:18 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Spring Branch
TX

Human settlement in Texas, United States of America

From Montopolis
62.3 mi
01h 16m
To Medina
62.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

    136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

  8. 8

    Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd

    1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes

    2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes

  10. 10

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290

  11. 11

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    30.2 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 281: San Antonio

    562 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto South US Highway 281

    6.9 mi · 8 min · South US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    8.4 mi · 10 min · South US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Ranch Road 473

    20.7 mi · 26 min · West Ranch Road 473

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    40 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sisterdale Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Sisterdale Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 473

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Ranch Road 473

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 27

    6.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 27

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 1350

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Farm to Market Road 1350

  23. 23

    Continue on China Street

    2837 ft · 1 min · China Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto San Antonio Street

    2608 ft · 56 sec · San Antonio Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Ranch Road 480

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 480

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bandera Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bandera Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 173 North

    1.4 km · 58 sec · State Highway 173 North

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Ranch Road 2828

    9 mi · 10 min · Ranch Road 2828

  29. 29

    Turn right onto State Highway 16 North

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16 North

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Newcomer Lane

    20 m · 3 sec · Newcomer Lane

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newcomer Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 290
30.3 mi · 24%
West Ranch Road 473
20.7 mi · 17%
South US Highway 281
15.3 mi · 12%
183 Toll
13.6 mi · 11%
Ranch Road 473
12.5 mi · 10%
Ranch Road 2828
9.02 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

West US Highway 290

Continue on West US Highway 290

30.2 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
98.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Branch
01h 16m from Montopolis
Leave By
1:24 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Montopolis and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Medina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Spring Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Montopolis and 62.4 miles from Medina.

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

The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Montopolis and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Medina.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Branch

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

47 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

53 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

77 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Medina. Straight-line distance: 98.06 mi (157.81 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 Medina

Medina is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.7966100, -99.2464300
Altitude441
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Medina (-99.24643, 29.79661)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.66 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.21
8.8 gal · 33.32 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $15.61 $31.21
Mid-grade $4.06 $17.87 $35.74
Premium $4.44 $19.53 $39.06
Diesel $5.65 $24.86 $49.73

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Medina. The current time is 11:44:35.

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.