How far is Alamo, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Alamo, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 323.8 miles (521.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.7 miles (453.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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
323.77 mi
04h 56m
Flight
281.72 mi
453.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.72 mi
Kilometers
453.39 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.77 mi
Kilometers
521.05 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM CDT
Return by in Alamo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamo
2026-04-22T20:11
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamo
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 Alamo
151 mi
02h 28m
To Montopolis
172.7 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 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 Alamo and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Alamo Road

    2868 ft · 1 min · North Alamo Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Expressway 83

    2163 ft · 43 sec · West Expressway 83

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 West, US 83 West

    872 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  16. 16

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  18. 18

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  19. 19

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  20. 20

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  21. 21

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

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  25. 25

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  26. 26

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  30. 30

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamo 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
31 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 46%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 10%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 7%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 4%
Nueces Street
11.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
281.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George West
02h 28m from Alamo
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Alamo 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 Alamo to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 323.8 miles (521.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 151 miles from Alamo and 172.7 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 281.7 miles (453.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.19 one way or $86.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alamo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alamo and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 281.72 mi (453.39 km).

Alamo

#1 Alamo

Town in southern Texas, United States

Population20,556
Coordinates26.1836900, -98.1230600
Altitude30
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: Bus US 83-S (-98.12305, 26.183734)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 521 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.43 gal
43.25 L · about $43.19
Round trip
$86.39
22.86 gal · 86.5 L
Estimated CO2
101.6 kg one way
Round trip: 203.2 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.19 $86.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.60 $97.20
Premium $4.59 $52.48 $104.95
Diesel $3.99 $45.64 $91.28

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 Alamo and Montopolis. The current time is 20:11:25.

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.