How far is Santa Rosa, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Santa Rosa, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.6 miles (443.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
308.65 mi
05h 02m
Flight
275.57 mi
443.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.57 mi
Kilometers
443.48 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.65 mi
Kilometers
496.72 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Fri, May 1, 3:32 PM CDT
Return by in Santa Rosa
Fri, May 1, 8:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Rosa
2026-05-01T10:29
Arrive Montopolis
Fri, May 1, 3:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Rosa
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
George West
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Santa Rosa
155.5 mi
02h 31m
To Montopolis
153.1 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Rosa and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Rosa Boulevard

    14 m · 6 sec · Santa Rosa Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Santa Cruz Avenue

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Santa Cruz Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Santa Rosa Avenue

    9.1 mi · 14 min · East Santa Rosa Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Richardson Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Richardson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Schunior Street

    2604 ft · 40 sec · East Schunior Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Richardson Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Richardson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Richardson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Richardson Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Expressway 281

    55 m · 4 sec · North Expressway 281

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    71.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  18. 18

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  20. 20

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  21. 21

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  27. 27

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  28. 28

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Rosa 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
33 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
142 mi · 46%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 10%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 10%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 8%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 4%
Nueces Street
11.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Merge slight left

71.5 mi · 01h 16m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
275.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George West
02h 31m from Santa Rosa
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Santa Rosa and 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 Santa Rosa to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.5 miles from Santa Rosa and 153.1 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 275.6 miles (443.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 6:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.15 one way or $82.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Santa Rosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Rosa and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 275.57 mi (443.48 km).

Santa Rosa

#1 Santa Rosa

The town of Cameron County, Texas, U.

Population2,684
Coordinates26.2567400, -97.8250000
Altitude15
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: Santa Rosa Boulevard (-97.825389, 26.256739)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.89 gal
41.23 L · about $41.15
Round trip
$82.31
21.78 gal · 82.46 L
Estimated CO2
96.8 kg one way
Round trip: 193.6 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.15 $82.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.30 $92.61
Premium $4.59 $50.00 $99.99
Diesel $3.99 $43.48 $86.97

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Rosa and Montopolis. The current time is 10:29:53.

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.