How far is Montopolis, TX from Wimberley, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Wimberley, TX is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.68 mi
00h 54m
Flight
29.72 mi
47.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.72 mi
Kilometers
47.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.68 mi
Kilometers
63.86 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wimberley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T04:07
Arrive Wimberley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Mountain City
TX

City in Hays County, Texas, United States

From Montopolis
19.8 mi
00h 27m
To Wimberley
19.8 mi
00h 27m

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
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1626: Kyle Parkway

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35

    1204 ft · 24 sec · South Interstate 35

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kohlers Crossing

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Kohlers Crossing

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jack C Hays Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jack C Hays Trail

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ranch Road 150 West

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Ranch Road 150 West

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ranch Road 3237

    64 m · 5 sec · Ranch Road 3237

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Ranch Road 3237

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 3237

  16. 16

    Continue on Ranch to Market Road 3237

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Ranch to Market Road 3237

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Kyle Road

    2184 ft · 1 min · Old Kyle Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Ranch Road 12

    904 ft · 22 sec · Ranch Road 12

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ranch Road 12

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
13.2 mi · 33%
Ranch Road 150 West
6.54 mi · 16%
Ranch Road 3237
5.2 mi · 13%
183 Toll
4.06 mi · 10%
Ranch to Market Road 3237
3.79 mi · 10%
Kohlers Crossing
2.32 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

13.2 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain City
00h 27m from Montopolis
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Wimberley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Mountain City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Montopolis and 19.8 miles from Wimberley.

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

The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mountain City

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

18 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

29 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

75 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

89 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Wimberley. Straight-line distance: 29.72 mi (47.83 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
Wimberley

#2 Wimberley

City in Texas

Population3,422
Coordinates29.9974400, -98.0986200
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Wimberley (-98.09862, 29.99744)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.58
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.29 $10.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.95 $11.91
Premium $4.59 $6.43 $12.85
Diesel $3.99 $5.59 $11.18

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 Wimberley. The current time is 04:07:59.

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.