How far is Albany, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Albany, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
221.87 mi
03h 40m
Flight
195.77 mi
315.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.77 mi
Kilometers
315.06 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.87 mi
Kilometers
357.07 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM CDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
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
Goldthwaite
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Albany
110.9 mi
01h 50m
To Montopolis
111 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
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 Albany and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    1313 ft · 22 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 6 South

    33.2 mi · 50 min · State Highway 6 South

  3. 3

    Continue on Conrad Hilton Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Conrad Hilton Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 183

    45.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US Highway 183

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Early Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  8. 8

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  11. 11

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 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 Albany 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 183
45.4 mi · 20%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 20%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 16%
State Highway 6 South
33.2 mi · 15%
183A Toll Road
29.1 mi · 13%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 183

Continue on US Highway 183

45.4 mi · 01h 07m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
195.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldthwaite
01h 50m from Albany
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Albany 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 Albany to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Goldthwaite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Albany and 111 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.59 one way or $59.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Goldthwaite

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

84 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

88 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

111 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 195.77 mi (315.06 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

City in Shackelford County, Texas, United States

Population1,958
Coordinates32.7234500, -99.2973000
Altitude431
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 2nd Street (-99.2973, 32.723468)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.83 gal
29.64 L · about $29.59
Round trip
$59.18
15.66 gal · 59.28 L
Estimated CO2
69.6 kg one way
Round trip: 139.2 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.59 $59.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.29 $66.59
Premium $4.59 $35.95 $71.90
Diesel $3.99 $31.27 $62.53

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 Albany and Montopolis. The current time is 00:07:47.

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.