How far is Redwood, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Redwood, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
43.03 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.71 mi
52.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.71 mi
Kilometers
52.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.03 mi
Kilometers
69.25 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 7:53 PM CDT
Return by in Redwood
Wed, Apr 22, 8:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redwood
2026-04-22T19:06
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 7:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redwood
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
Buda
TX

City in Hays County, Texas, United States

From Redwood
19.8 mi
00h 23m
To Montopolis
23.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Redwood and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Guadalupe Street

    1297 ft · 28 sec · South Guadalupe Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    954 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    29.3 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

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

    665 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    105 m · 11 sec · North Interstate 35

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
29.3 mi · 68%
East 7th Street
2.84 mi · 7%
North Interstate 35
1.14 mi · 3%
South Guadalupe Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Airport Boulevard
0.24 mi · 1%
6th - 12th Streets
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

29.3 mi · 00h 32m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buda
00h 23m from Redwood
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Redwood 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 Redwood to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Buda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Redwood and 23.2 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Redwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Buda

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

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

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Austin

22 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
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San Marcos Station

25 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
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Taylor

68 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

96 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redwood and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 32.71 mi (52.64 km).

Redwood

#1 Redwood

Census designated place

Population4,338
Coordinates29.8102200, -97.9113900
Altitude169
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: FM 1978 (-97.911431, 29.810258)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $5.74
Round trip
$11.49
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.74 $11.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.59 $6.98 $13.96
Diesel $3.99 $6.07 $12.14

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 Redwood and Montopolis. The current time is 19:06:06.

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.