How far is Montopolis, TX from Somerset, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Somerset, TX is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.1 mi
01h 55m
Flight
91.12 mi
146.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.12 mi
Kilometers
146.65 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.1 mi
Kilometers
161.09 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T03:00
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
New Braunfels
TX

The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.

From Montopolis
50.1 mi
00h 57m
To Somerset
50 mi
00h 57m

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 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, I 35 North, US 290 East: San Antonio, Waco

    2116 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: San Antonio

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    42.6 mi · 46 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    4 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Somerset

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Interstate 35 South

    1004 ft · 22 sec · Interstate 35 South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Anderson Loop

    3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Loop

  19. 19

    Continue on South TX 1604 Loop West

    3232 ft · 53 sec · South TX 1604 Loop West

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Somerset Road

    2307 ft · 50 sec · Somerset Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto K Street

    19 m · 2 sec · K Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · K Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 58%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 19%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 10%
183 Toll
4.06 mi · 4%
Anderson Loop
2.95 mi · 3%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

42.6 mi · 00h 46m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Braunfels
00h 57m from Montopolis
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

New Braunfels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Montopolis and 50 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.34 one way or $26.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Braunfels

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Braunfels and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 1.7 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 11.8 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
City of Cibolo Municipal Building
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

City of Cibolo Municipal Building

Cibolo , TX
200 S Main St, Cibolo, TX 78108
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews Municipal corporation,City administration,City clerk's office,City courthouse
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 1.3 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Braunfels.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

27 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
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San Antonio Station

47 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

72 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

118 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 91.12 mi (146.65 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
Somerset

#2 Somerset

City in Texas, United States

Population1,983
Coordinates29.2263500, -98.6578000
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Somerset (-98.6578, 29.22635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.37 L · about $13.34
Round trip
$26.68
7.06 gal · 26.74 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.34 $26.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.01 $30.02
Premium $4.59 $16.21 $32.41
Diesel $3.99 $14.10 $28.19

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 Somerset. The current time is 03:00:09.

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.