How far is Montopolis, TX from Rocksprings, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Rocksprings, TX is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
178.79 mi
03h 28m
Flight
151.1 mi
243.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.1 mi
Kilometers
243.17 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.79 mi
Kilometers
287.74 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rocksprings
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Rocksprings
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:02 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

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
Fredericksburg
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Montopolis
89.4 mi
01h 44m
To Rocksprings
89.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1691 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Friendship Lane

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Friendship Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South State Highway 16

    14.2 mi · 16 min · South State Highway 16

  18. 18

    Continue on Fredericksburg Road

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Fredericksburg Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    1861 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 41: Mountain Home, Rocksprings

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 41

    50.5 mi · 55 min · State Highway 41

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 377

    8 mi · 12 min · North US Highway 377

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    12 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 290
57.6 mi · 32%
State Highway 41
50.5 mi · 28%
Fredericksburg Road
22.9 mi · 13%
South State Highway 16
14.2 mi · 8%
183 Toll
13.6 mi · 8%
North US Highway 377
8.05 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 41

Turn left onto State Highway 41

50.5 mi · 00h 55m

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
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
151.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
01h 44m from Montopolis
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Rocksprings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Montopolis and 89.5 miles from Rocksprings.

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

The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.85 one way or $47.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Rocksprings.

Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

100 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

102 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

107 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Rocksprings. Straight-line distance: 151.1 mi (243.17 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
Rocksprings

#2 Rocksprings

Town of the United States

Population1,128
Coordinates30.0157600, -100.2053600
Altitude732
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Rocksprings (-100.20536, 30.01576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.88 L · about $23.85
Round trip
$47.69
12.62 gal · 47.76 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.85 $47.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.83 $53.66
Premium $4.59 $28.97 $57.94
Diesel $3.99 $25.20 $50.39

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 Rocksprings. The current time is 21:24:40.

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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.