How far is Montopolis, TX from Ricardo, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Ricardo, TX is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Ricardo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Ricardo.
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Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
67 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
11.7 mi · 15 min · Bastrop Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: Lockhart, San Antonio
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 183
2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183
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Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue
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Continue straight
51.2 mi · 57 min
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Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792
8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
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Continue on South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181
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Continue on North 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South
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Take the exit slight right
1648 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US Route 181
65 m · 6 sec · US Route 181
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Turn straight onto US Highway 181
1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 181
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Take the ramp right
1926 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
538 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
4.4 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 1118
23 m · 2 sec · Farm to Market Road 1118
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market Road 1118
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Ricardo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Magnolia Avenue
Continue straight
51.2 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Montopolis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ricardo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Ricardo?
The road trip is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Kenedy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Montopolis and 106.4 miles from Ricardo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Montopolis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ricardo.
Stop Ideas Near Kenedy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenedy.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Ricardo. Straight-line distance: 195.21 mi (314.16 km).
#1 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ricardo
Ricardo is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.4214300, -97.8511100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ricardo (-97.85111, 27.42143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.58 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $30.83 | $61.66 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $33.67 | $67.35 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $42.79 | $85.57 |
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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