How far is Big Spring, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Big Spring, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 298.3 miles (480 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Spring and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Spring and Montopolis.
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Start on West 4th Street
25 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Gregg Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Gregg Street
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Continue on South US Highway 87
2.7 mi · 4 min · South US Highway 87
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Take the ramp straight toward US 87 South: San Angelo
1712 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway
38 mi · 38 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South
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Continue straight
104.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 71
47.2 mi · 51 min · State Highway 71
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Turn left
55.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto North US Highway 183
1327 ft · 21 sec · North US Highway 183
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Take the ramp slight left
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road
13.3 mi · 13 min · 183A Toll Road
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard
1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
148 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Spring and Montopolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 87 South
Continue straight
104 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Big Spring 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 Big Spring to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 298.3 miles (480 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Melvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.3 miles from Big Spring and 147 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 6:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.76 one way or $79.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Big Spring and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Spring and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 263.23 mi (423.63 km).
#1 Big Spring
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 28,077 |
| Coordinates | 32.2504000, -101.4787400 |
| Altitude | 744 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $39.76 | $79.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.73 | $89.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.30 | $96.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.01 | $84.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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