How far is Calvert, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Calvert, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (127 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
96.43 mi
01h 42m
Flight
78.95 mi
127.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.95 mi
Kilometers
127.05 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.43 mi
Kilometers
155.19 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM CDT
Return by in Calvert
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calvert
2026-04-22T20:09
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calvert
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
Thorndale
TX

City in Milam County, Texas, United States

From Calvert
49.5 mi
00h 51m
To Montopolis
47 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Calvert and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  3. 3

    Continue on North Market Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    53.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Porter Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Porter Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    6.9 mi · 9 min · East 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 130 Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville

    926 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville

    1360 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    10 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 290 Toll West: Austin

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Manor Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Manor Expressway

  16. 16

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

    2213 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2609 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Calvert 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Market Street
56.3 mi · 58%
Pickle Parkway
10 mi · 10%
East 2nd Street
9.47 mi · 10%
North State Highway 6
6.18 mi · 6%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 5%
Manor Expressway
3.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Market Street

Continue straight

53.9 mi · 01h 07m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorndale
00h 51m from Calvert
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Calvert 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 Calvert to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Thorndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Calvert and 47 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (127 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.85 one way or $25.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Calvert and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Thorndale

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

20 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

55 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Austin

65 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

75 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calvert and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 78.95 mi (127.05 km).

Calvert

#1 Calvert

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

Population1,136
Coordinates30.9779700, -96.6738600
Altitude100
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: TX 6 (-96.67384, 30.977983)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.88 L · about $12.85
Round trip
$25.70
6.8 gal · 25.76 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.85 $25.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.46 $28.91
Premium $4.59 $15.61 $31.22
Diesel $3.99 $13.58 $27.15

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 Calvert and Montopolis. The current time is 20:09:31.

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.