How far is Wimberley, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Wimberley, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
43.04 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.72 mi
47.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.72 mi
Kilometers
47.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.04 mi
Kilometers
69.26 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Return by in Wimberley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wimberley
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wimberley
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
Mountain City
TX

City in Hays County, Texas, United States

From Wimberley
20.5 mi
00h 25m
To Montopolis
22.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ranch Road 12

    904 ft · 22 sec · Ranch Road 12

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Kyle Road

    2161 ft · 1 min · Old Kyle Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ranch to Market Road 3237

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Ranch to Market Road 3237

  4. 4

    Continue on Ranch Road 3237

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 3237

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ranch Road 150 West

    26 m · 2 sec · Ranch Road 150 West

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Ranch Road 150 West

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Ranch Road 150 West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jack C Hays Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jack C Hays Trail

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kohlers Crossing

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Kohlers Crossing

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Kyle Crossing

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kyle Crossing

  10. 10

    Continue on Windy Hill Road

    108 m · 13 sec · Windy Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Interstate 35

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

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

    665 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    105 m · 11 sec · North Interstate 35

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wimberley 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
15.9 mi · 37%
Ranch Road 150 West
6.56 mi · 15%
Ranch Road 3237
5.16 mi · 12%
Ranch to Market Road 3237
3.79 mi · 9%
East 7th Street
2.84 mi · 7%
Kohlers Crossing
2.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

15.9 mi · 00h 18m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain City
00h 25m from Wimberley
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Wimberley and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wimberley to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Mountain City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Wimberley and 22.5 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:50 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 Mostly Cloudy around Wimberley and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain City

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

18 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

29 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

75 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

89 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wimberley and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 29.72 mi (47.83 km).

Wimberley

#1 Wimberley

City in Texas

Population3,422
Coordinates29.9974400, -98.0986200
Altitude262
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: Ranch Road 12 (-98.098627, 29.997432)
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 Wimberley and Montopolis. The current time is 01:23:41.

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.