How far is New Braunfels, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from New Braunfels, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 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
51.67 mi
00h 54m
Flight
45.47 mi
73.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.47 mi
Kilometers
73.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.67 mi
Kilometers
83.16 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 Montopolis
Fri, Apr 17, 11:56 PM CDT
Return by in New Braunfels
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Braunfels
2026-04-17T23:02
Arrive Montopolis
Fri, Apr 17, 11:56 PM 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 New Braunfels
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
Kyle
TX

A city in Hays County, Texas.

From New Braunfels
25.7 mi
00h 27m
To Montopolis
25.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
90°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Braunfels and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Plaza

    711 ft · 25 sec · Main Plaza

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto South Seguin Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Seguin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Interstate 35 North

    1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    1371 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    45.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 6th - 12th Streets

    665 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    105 m · 11 sec · North Interstate 35

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
45.6 mi · 88%
East 7th Street
2.84 mi · 6%
South Seguin Avenue
1.22 mi · 2%
Interstate 35 North
0.71 mi · 1%
I 35 North
0.26 mi · 1%
Airport Boulevard
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

45.6 mi · 00h 50m

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
+6.2 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kyle
00h 27m from New Braunfels
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving New Braunfels and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Braunfels to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 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?

Kyle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from New Braunfels and 25.9 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 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 $6.88 one way or $13.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kyle

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

13 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

33 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

78 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

86 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Braunfels and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 45.47 mi (73.18 km).

New Braunfels

#1 New Braunfels

The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.

Population95,534
Coordinates29.7030000, -98.1244500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
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#2 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
Start: Main Plaza (-98.124367, 29.702944)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $6.88
Round trip
$13.76
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.88 $13.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.74 $15.48
Premium $4.59 $8.36 $16.71
Diesel $3.99 $7.27 $14.53

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Braunfels and Montopolis. The current time is 23:02:34.

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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.