How far is Brady, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Brady, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 134 miles (215.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.97 mi
02h 25m
Flight
115.52 mi
185.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.52 mi
Kilometers
185.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.97 mi
Kilometers
215.6 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM CDT
Return by in Brady
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brady
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brady
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Buchanan Dam
TX

Place in Texas

From Brady
69.9 mi
01h 12m
To Montopolis
64.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Brady and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    54 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blackburn Street

    109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 71

    47.2 mi · 51 min · State Highway 71

  6. 6

    Turn left

    55.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North US Highway 183

    1327 ft · 21 sec · North US Highway 183

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road

    13.3 mi · 13 min · 183A Toll Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 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 Brady and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 71
47.2 mi · 35%
183A Toll Road
28.1 mi · 21%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 4%
Bridge Street
2.79 mi · 2%
North US Highway 183
0.58 mi
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

55.6 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buchanan Dam
01h 12m from Brady
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brady 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 Brady to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 134 miles (215.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buchanan Dam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Brady and 64.1 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brady and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Buchanan Dam

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

78 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

79 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Austin

83 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

100 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brady and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 115.52 mi (185.91 km).

Brady

#1 Brady

City in Texas

Population5,178
Coordinates31.1351700, -99.3350600
Altitude511
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: Main Street (-99.335051, 31.135546)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.89 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.46 gal · 35.78 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.87 $35.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.11 $40.22
Premium $4.59 $21.72 $43.43
Diesel $3.99 $18.89 $37.77

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brady and Montopolis. The current time is 20:24:30.

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.