How far is Burleson, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Burleson, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.3 miles (258 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
180.46 mi
02h 46m
Flight
160.32 mi
258.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.32 mi
Kilometers
258.01 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.46 mi
Kilometers
290.43 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM CDT
Return by in Burleson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burleson
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burleson
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
Lorena
TX

City in Texas

From Burleson
88.4 mi
01h 23m
To Montopolis
92 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Ellison Street

    15 m · 2 sec · East Ellison Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Ellison Street

    53 m · 13 sec · East Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Commerce Street

    96 m · 16 sec · South Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Renfro Street

    1574 ft · 35 sec · West Renfro Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Burleson Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Burleson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burleson 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 50%
I 35 South
68.3 mi · 38%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 3%
US 183 South
3.12 mi · 2%
South Burleson Boulevard
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

68 mi · 01h 10m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
160.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lorena
01h 23m from Burleson
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Burleson 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 Burleson to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Burleson and 92 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 160.3 miles (258 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.07 one way or $48.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Burleson and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Lorena

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

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

RAIL

McGregor

19 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

20 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

35 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

57 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burleson and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 160.32 mi (258.01 km).

Burleson

#1 Burleson

A city in Burleson County, Texas.

Population49,686
Coordinates32.5420800, -97.3208500
Altitude217
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 Ellison Street (-97.320853, 32.542108)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.11 L · about $24.07
Round trip
$48.14
12.74 gal · 48.22 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.07 $48.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.09 $54.17
Premium $4.59 $29.24 $58.49
Diesel $3.99 $25.44 $50.87

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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There is no time difference between Burleson and Montopolis. The current time is 00:13:24.

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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.