How far is Atascocita, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Atascocita, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.5 mi
03h 01m
Flight
151.19 mi
243.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.19 mi
Kilometers
243.31 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.5 mi
Kilometers
295.32 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, May 2, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Atascocita
Sat, May 2, 12:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atascocita
2026-05-02T06:35
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, May 2, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atascocita
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Columbus
TX

City in Colorado County, Texas, United States

From Atascocita
91.3 mi
01h 30m
To Montopolis
92.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on FM 1960

    5.6 mi · 9 min · FM 1960

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 South, US 59 South

    2781 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Eastex Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 East, BW 8 West: Sam Houston Parkway

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on BW 8 West: Sam Houston Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    7.2 mi · 8 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  8. 8

    Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    15.1 mi · 17 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Downtown, San Antonio

    2988 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Katy Freeway

  13. 13

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

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  17. 17

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

    2773 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  20. 20

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atascocita 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
25 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 42%
Katy Freeway
60.9 mi · 33%
North Sam Houston Tollway West
17.3 mi · 9%
North Sam Houston Parkway East
7.21 mi · 4%
FM 1960
5.62 mi · 3%
Eastex Freeway
3.38 mi · 2%
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 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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
151.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 30m from Atascocita
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Atascocita and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Atascocita and 92.1 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.45 one way or $48.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Atascocita and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Bryan, TX

109 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Houston

113 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

113 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atascocita and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 151.19 mi (243.31 km).

Atascocita

#1 Atascocita

Census designated place

Population65,844
Coordinates29.9988300, -95.1766000
Altitude22
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: FM 1960 East (-95.176609, 29.998472)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.51 L · about $24.45
Round trip
$48.90
12.94 gal · 49.02 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.45 $48.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.51 $55.02
Premium $4.59 $29.70 $59.41
Diesel $3.99 $25.83 $51.67

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Atascocita and Montopolis. The current time is 06:35:36.

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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.