How far is Montopolis, TX from Three Rivers, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Three Rivers, TX is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Three Rivers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Three Rivers.
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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
37.4 mi · 33 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop
1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Harborth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Three Rivers.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 37 South
Merge slight left
60.5 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Three Rivers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Three Rivers?
The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Converse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Montopolis and 78.6 miles from Three Rivers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.01 one way or $42.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Three Rivers.
Stop Ideas Near Converse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Schertz EMS
Converse City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Converse.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Three Rivers. Straight-line distance: 126.7 mi (203.91 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 Three Rivers
City in Live Oak County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,938 |
| Coordinates | 28.4602700, -98.1825100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Three Rivers (-98.18251, 28.46027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $3.78 | $21.01 | $42.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.64 | $47.28 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.53 | $51.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
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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