How far is Alief, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Alief, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
153.88 mi
02h 29m
Flight
130.62 mi
210.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.62 mi
Kilometers
210.21 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.88 mi
Kilometers
247.65 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 AM CDT
Return by in Alief
Wed, Apr 15, 6:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alief
2026-04-15T01:18
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alief
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
Fayetteville
TX

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

From Alief
74.8 mi
01h 14m
To Montopolis
79.1 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cook Road

    1291 ft · 38 sec · Cook Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alief Clodine Road

    2665 ft · 1 min · Alief Clodine Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Dairy Ashford Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Dairy Ashford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road

    1944 ft · 39 sec · Katy Freeway Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    1413 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  14. 14

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alief and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 50%
Katy Freeway
58.5 mi · 38%
South Dairy Ashford Road
4.92 mi · 3%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 1%
Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 1%
Airport Boulevard
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
130.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 14m from Alief
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Alief 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 Alief to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Alief and 79.1 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.52 one way or $41.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Alief and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

68 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

90 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

112 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alief and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 130.62 mi (210.21 km).

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#1 Alief

Alief is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.7110600, -95.5963300
Altitude23
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: Cook Road (-95.596301, 29.711061)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.55 L · about $20.52
Round trip
$41.04
10.86 gal · 41.1 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.52 $41.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.09 $46.18
Premium $4.59 $24.93 $49.86
Diesel $3.99 $21.68 $43.36

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alief and Montopolis. The current time is 01:18:56.

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.