How far is Anderson Mill, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Anderson Mill, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.59 mi
00h 23m
Flight
16.16 mi
26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.16 mi
Kilometers
26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.59 mi
Kilometers
33.14 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 PM CDT
Return by in Anderson Mill
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson Mill
2026-04-18T22:40
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Anderson Mill
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Wells Branch
TX

Census designated place

From Anderson Mill
10.3 mi
00h 11m
To Montopolis
10.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson Mill and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    59 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    34 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    60 m · 20 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Salt Mill Hollow

    615 ft · 22 sec · Salt Mill Hollow

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Millwright Parkway

    899 ft · 27 sec · Millwright Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lake Creek Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Creek Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Research Boulevard

    1705 ft · 34 sec · Research Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 183 South

    982 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson Mill 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 183 South
13.6 mi · 66%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 23%
Lake Creek Parkway
0.69 mi · 3%
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
0.37 mi · 2%
Research Boulevard
0.32 mi · 2%
Montopolis Drive
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 183 South

Merge slight left

13.5 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Branch
00h 11m from Anderson Mill
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Anderson Mill 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 Anderson Mill to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wells Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Anderson Mill and 10.3 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wells Branch

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

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

RAIL

Austin

21 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

29 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

68 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

75 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson Mill and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 16.16 mi (26 km).

Anderson Mill

#1 Anderson Mill

Census designated place

Population8,744
Coordinates30.4549200, -97.8058400
Altitude292
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: (-97.805591, 30.454698)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.52
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.76 $5.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.59 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $3.99 $2.91 $5.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson Mill and Montopolis. The current time is 22:40:54.

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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.