How far is Montopolis, TX from Muniz, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Muniz, TX is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.5 miles (445 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.47 mi
05h 39m
Flight
276.53 mi
445.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.53 mi
Kilometers
445.03 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.47 mi
Kilometers
509.31 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muniz
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T07:27
Arrive Muniz
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Three Rivers
TX

City in Live Oak County, Texas, United States

From Montopolis
158.6 mi
02h 49m
To Muniz
157.9 mi
02h 49m

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
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway

    55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    10.4 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Texas 107: University Drive

    2748 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Expressway 281

    157 m · 18 sec · North Expressway 281

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East University Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East University Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Alamo Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Alamo Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Wisconsin Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wisconsin Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 24%
Falfurrias Expressway
66.2 mi · 21%
I 37 South
60.9 mi · 19%
Pickle Parkway
37.4 mi · 12%
I 10 West
33.2 mi · 10%
US 281 South
15.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Nueces Street

Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

66.2 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
276.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Rivers
02h 49m from Montopolis
Leave By
5:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Muniz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km) and usually takes 05h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Three Rivers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Montopolis and 157.9 miles from Muniz.

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

The direct path is about 276.5 miles (445 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.21 one way or $84.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Three Rivers

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

110 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Muniz. Straight-line distance: 276.53 mi (445.03 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
Muniz

#2 Muniz

Census designated place

Population1,370
Coordinates26.2564600, -98.0894500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Muniz (-98.08945, 26.25646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.27 L · about $42.21
Round trip
$84.42
22.34 gal · 84.54 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.21 $84.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.49 $94.99
Premium $4.59 $51.28 $102.56
Diesel $3.99 $44.60 $89.20

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 Muniz. The current time is 07:27:34.

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.