How far is Cameron, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Cameron, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.19 mi
01h 18m
Flight
59.83 mi
96.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.83 mi
Kilometers
96.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.19 mi
Kilometers
116.18 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Return by in Cameron
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cameron
2026-04-23T00:52
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cameron
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
Taylor
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Cameron
37.7 mi
00h 39m
To Montopolis
34.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Cameron and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14.1 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Porter Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Porter Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    6.9 mi · 9 min · East 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 130 Frontage Road

  12. 12

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

    926 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville

    1360 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    10 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 290 Toll West: Austin

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Manor Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Manor Expressway

  17. 17

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

    2213 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2609 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cameron and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
10 mi · 14%
East 2nd Street
9.47 mi · 13%
East 4th Street
6.34 mi · 9%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 7%
Manor Expressway
3.66 mi · 5%
Chris Kelley Boulevard
2.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

14.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylor
00h 39m from Cameron
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cameron 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 Cameron to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Cameron and 34.5 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Taylor

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

47 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

59 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

68 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cameron and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 59.83 mi (96.28 km).

Cameron

#1 Cameron

City in Milam County, Texas, United States

Population5,410
Coordinates30.8532500, -96.9769300
Altitude122
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: US 77 (-96.976948, 30.853202)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $9.64
Round trip
$19.27
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.64 $19.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.84 $21.69
Premium $4.59 $11.71 $23.41
Diesel $3.99 $10.18 $20.36

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 Cameron and Montopolis. The current time is 00:52:47.

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.