How far is Ralls, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Ralls, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 369.2 miles (594.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.1 miles (516.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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
369.16 mi
05h 55m
Flight
321.14 mi
516.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.14 mi
Kilometers
516.83 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.16 mi
Kilometers
594.11 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM CDT
Return by in Ralls
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ralls
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ralls
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
Novice
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Ralls
184.4 mi
02h 57m
To Montopolis
184.8 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    13 m · 6 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    33.8 mi · 50 min · Avenue E

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  11. 11

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  17. 17

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  20. 20

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 20%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 19%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 12%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 10%
Avenue E
33.8 mi · 9%
183A Toll Road
29.1 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

73.9 mi · 01h 14m

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
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
321.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novice
02h 57m from Ralls
Leave By
5:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ralls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 369.2 miles (594.1 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Novice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.4 miles from Ralls and 184.8 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 321.1 miles (516.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 5:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.24 one way or $98.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ralls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ralls and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 321.14 mi (516.83 km).

Ralls

#1 Ralls

City in Crosby County, Texas, United States

Population1,746
Coordinates33.6742500, -101.3876600
Altitude947
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: US 82 (-101.387658, 33.674354)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.03 gal
49.31 L · about $49.24
Round trip
$98.48
26.06 gal · 98.62 L
Estimated CO2
115.8 kg one way
Round trip: 231.6 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.24 $98.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.40 $110.81
Premium $4.59 $59.82 $119.64
Diesel $3.99 $52.03 $104.06

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 Ralls and Montopolis. The current time is 20:23:52.

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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.