How far is Brazoria, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Brazoria, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
185.88 mi
03h 21m
Flight
151.95 mi
244.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.95 mi
Kilometers
244.54 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.88 mi
Kilometers
299.15 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM CDT
Return by in Brazoria
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brazoria
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brazoria
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
Columbus
TX

City in Colorado County, Texas, United States

From Brazoria
85.6 mi
01h 40m
To Montopolis
100.3 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    14 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Texas Street

    89 m · 15 sec · East Texas Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Brooks Street

    29.7 mi · 45 min · South Brooks Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 90A West

    5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90A West

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 90A

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    5.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90A

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Boothe Drive

    1844 ft · 52 sec · Boothe Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on South McCarty Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South McCarty Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    7.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 90A

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 71

    9.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 71

  17. 17

    Turn left onto I-10 Service Road

    136 m · 9 sec · I-10 Service Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

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

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  24. 24

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

    2773 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  27. 27

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  31. 31

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brazoria 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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 42%
South Brooks Street
29.7 mi · 16%
US Highway 90A
21.9 mi · 12%
Main Street
11.1 mi · 6%
State Highway 71
9.8 mi · 5%
US Highway 90A West
5.01 mi · 3%
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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
151.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 40m from Brazoria
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brazoria 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 Brazoria to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 85.6 miles from Brazoria and 100.3 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.79 one way or $49.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brazoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Brazoria and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 151.95 mi (244.54 km).

Brazoria

#1 Brazoria

City in Texas, USA

Population3,063
Coordinates29.0444100, -95.5691100
Altitude9
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: South Main Street (-95.569007, 29.044418)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.83 L · about $24.79
Round trip
$49.58
13.12 gal · 49.66 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.79 $49.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.89 $55.79
Premium $4.59 $30.12 $60.23
Diesel $3.99 $26.19 $52.39

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 Brazoria and Montopolis. The current time is 20:23:33.

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.