How far is Aubrey, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Aubrey, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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
245.13 mi
03h 54m
Flight
215.5 mi
346.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.5 mi
Kilometers
346.82 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.13 mi
Kilometers
394.5 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM CDT
Return by in Aubrey
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aubrey
2026-04-22T18:24
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aubrey
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
West
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas

From Aubrey
120.9 mi
01h 57m
To Montopolis
124.3 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
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 Aubrey and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Elm Street

    15 m · 4 sec · East Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    44 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Sherman Drive

    8.8 mi · 13 min · West Sherman Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Loop 288 West

    1686 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Loop 288

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Loop 288

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.1 km · 60 sec · North Interstate 35

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress

    16.7 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North South Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aubrey 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 37%
North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 35%
I 35W South
17.2 mi · 7%
I 35W TEXpress
16.7 mi · 7%
West Sherman Drive
8.77 mi · 4%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North South Freeway

Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

84.6 mi · 01h 28m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
215.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West
01h 57m from Aubrey
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Aubrey 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 Aubrey to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Aubrey and 124.3 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.69 one way or $65.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

28 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

50 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Cleburne

67 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Temple

82 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aubrey and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 215.5 mi (346.82 km).

Aubrey

#1 Aubrey

City in Denton County, Texas, United States

Population6,433
Coordinates33.3042800, -96.9861200
Altitude210
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: East Elm Street (-96.986119, 33.304211)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.65 gal
32.74 L · about $32.69
Round trip
$65.38
17.3 gal · 65.48 L
Estimated CO2
76.9 kg one way
Round trip: 153.7 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.69 $65.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.78 $73.56
Premium $4.59 $39.71 $79.42
Diesel $3.99 $34.54 $69.08

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Aubrey and Montopolis. The current time is 18:24:46.

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.