How far is Beach City, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Beach City, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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
197.2 mi
03h 19m
Flight
172.39 mi
277.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.39 mi
Kilometers
277.44 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.2 mi
Kilometers
317.36 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Fri, Apr 17, 8:48 AM CDT
Return by in Beach City
Fri, Apr 17, 12:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beach City
2026-04-17T05:28
Arrive Montopolis
Fri, Apr 17, 8:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beach City
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
Eagle Lake
TX

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Beach City
97.4 mi
01h 39m
To Montopolis
99.9 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
90°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beach City and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    82 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ocean Drive

    709 ft · 32 sec · Ocean Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Seacrest Park Road

    626 ft · 33 sec · Seacrest Park Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tri City Beach Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Tri City Beach Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Grand Parkway South

    1 mi · 2 min · East Grand Parkway South

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 West

    878 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway South

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Grand Parkway South

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 146 Business: Tri-Cities Beach Road, ML Wismer Drive, Lee Drive/Causeway Road

    964 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East Grand Parkway South

    2730 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway South

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South State Highway 146

    1602 ft · 27 sec · South State Highway 146

  12. 12

    Continue on South Alexander Drive

    1240 ft · 28 sec · South Alexander Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Texas Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Texas Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Decker Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Decker Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward Spur 330 West

    2073 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Decker Drive

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Decker Drive

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    18.9 mi · 23 min · East Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Katy Freeway

    74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway

  19. 19

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

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  23. 23

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

    2773 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  26. 26

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  30. 30

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beach City 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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 39%
Katy Freeway
74.4 mi · 38%
East Freeway
18.9 mi · 10%
Decker Drive
6 mi · 3%
East Grand Parkway South
2.48 mi · 1%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 1%
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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
172.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle Lake
01h 39m from Beach City
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beach City 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 Beach City to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Eagle Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Beach City and 99.9 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.30 one way or $52.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beach City and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle Lake

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

63 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

95 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

95 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beach City and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 172.39 mi (277.44 km).

Beach City

#1 Beach City

City in Chambers County, Texas, United States

Population2,792
Coordinates29.6621700, -94.8899200
Altitude7
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: (-94.890449, 29.66236)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.34 L · about $26.30
Round trip
$52.60
13.92 gal · 52.68 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.30 $52.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.59 $59.19
Premium $4.59 $31.95 $63.91
Diesel $3.99 $27.79 $55.58

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Beach City and Montopolis. The current time is 05:28:14.

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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.