How far is Rocksprings, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Rocksprings, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rocksprings and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocksprings and Montopolis.
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Start on East Main Street
12 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 377
8 mi · 12 min · North US Highway 377
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Turn right onto Kerrville Road
50.4 mi · 55 min · Kerrville Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: San Antonio
1889 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 16
1351 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Fredericksburg Road
5.7 mi · 7 min · Fredericksburg Road
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Continue on South State Highway 16
14.2 mi · 16 min · South State Highway 16
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Turn right onto Friendship Lane
2.9 mi · 5 min · Friendship Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1691 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
724 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight left
892 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 290
2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North
1241 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard
1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Airport Boulevard
2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
148 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocksprings and Montopolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kerrville Road
Turn right onto Kerrville Road
50.4 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rocksprings 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 Rocksprings to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Rocksprings and 90 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.03 one way or $48.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rocksprings and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fredericksburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocksprings and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 151.1 mi (243.17 km).
#1 Rocksprings
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 30.0157600, -100.2053600 |
| Altitude | 732 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $24.03 | $48.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.04 | $54.09 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.20 | $58.40 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.40 | $50.79 |
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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