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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.35 mi
03h 06m
Flight
151.1 mi
243.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.1 mi
Kilometers
243.17 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.35 mi
Kilometers
290.24 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM CDT
Return by in Rocksprings
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rocksprings
2026-04-22T18:28
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rocksprings
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
Fredericksburg
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Rocksprings
90.3 mi
01h 33m
To Montopolis
90 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
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 Rocksprings and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    12 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North US Highway 377

    8 mi · 12 min · North US Highway 377

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kerrville Road

    50.4 mi · 55 min · Kerrville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    1889 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 16

    1351 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fredericksburg Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Fredericksburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South State Highway 16

    14.2 mi · 16 min · South State Highway 16

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Friendship Lane

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Friendship Lane

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1691 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    724 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  16. 16

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North

    1241 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 290
58.1 mi · 32%
Kerrville Road
50.4 mi · 28%
I 10 East
17.4 mi · 10%
South State Highway 16
14.2 mi · 8%
West US Highway 290
13.6 mi · 8%
North US Highway 377
8.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
151.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
01h 33m from Rocksprings
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

100 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

102 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

107 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rocksprings and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 151.1 mi (243.17 km).

Rocksprings

#1 Rocksprings

Town of the United States

Population1,128
Coordinates30.0157600, -100.2053600
Altitude732
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: East Main Street (-100.205359, 30.015711)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.09 L · about $24.03
Round trip
$48.07
12.72 gal · 48.18 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rocksprings and Montopolis. The current time is 18:28:40.

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.