How far is Round Rock, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Round Rock, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.54 mi
00h 25m
Flight
18.32 mi
29.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.32 mi
Kilometers
29.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.67 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 6:52 PM CDT
Return by in Round Rock
Wed, Apr 22, 7:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Round Rock
2026-04-22T18:26
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 6:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Round Rock
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wells Branch
TX

Census designated place

From Round Rock
10.7 mi
00h 12m
To Montopolis
10.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Round Rock and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Round Rock and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on South Mays Street

    142 m · 19 sec · South Mays Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Liberty Avenue

    573 ft · 17 sec · West Liberty Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Round Rock Avenue

    1915 ft · 52 sec · Round Rock Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto North Interstate 35

    1228 ft · 20 sec · North Interstate 35

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto I 35 South

    956 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Round Rock 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
11.6 mi · 54%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 22%
US 183 South
3.12 mi · 14%
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
0.37 mi · 2%
Round Rock Avenue
0.36 mi · 2%
Montopolis Drive
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

11.6 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Branch
00h 12m from Round Rock
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Round Rock 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 Round Rock to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wells Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Round Rock and 10.7 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Round Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Wells Branch

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

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

RAIL

Austin

21 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

29 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

68 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

75 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Round Rock and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 18.32 mi (29.49 km).

Round Rock

#1 Round Rock

The fourth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

Population137,575
Coordinates30.5082600, -97.6789000
Altitude224
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: South Mays Street (-97.678712, 30.508316)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.74
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.87 $5.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.59 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $3.99 $3.03 $6.07

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 Round Rock and Montopolis. The current time is 18:26:40.

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.