How far is China Grove, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from China Grove, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
86.81 mi
01h 22m
Flight
71.01 mi
114.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.01 mi
Kilometers
114.28 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.81 mi
Kilometers
139.71 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sun, Apr 12, 2:24 PM CDT
Return by in China Grove
Sun, Apr 12, 3:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave China Grove
2026-04-12T13:01
Arrive Montopolis
Sun, Apr 12, 2:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in China Grove
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
Weinert
TX

City in Haskell County, Texas, United States

From China Grove
43.4 mi
00h 41m
To Montopolis
43.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between China Grove and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on US Highway 87 East

    1156 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 87 East

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 87 East

    1338 ft · 33 sec · US Highway 87 East

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 East

    1.6 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    16.3 mi · 17 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Pickle Parkway

    37.3 mi · 33 min · Pickle Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  12. 12

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  13. 13

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 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 China Grove and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
37.3 mi · 43%
90th Infantry Division Highway
16.3 mi · 19%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 14%
I 10 East
11.1 mi · 13%
Interstate 10 East
1 mi · 1%
TX 130 Toll North
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Continue on Pickle Parkway

37.3 mi · 00h 33m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weinert
00h 41m from China Grove
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving China Grove 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 China Grove to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Weinert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from China Grove and 43.4 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weinert

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

21 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

64 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

67 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

106 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between China Grove and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 71.01 mi (114.28 km).

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#1 China Grove

City in Texas, United States of America

Population1,314
Coordinates29.3888500, -98.3489000
Altitude199
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 87 (-98.348914, 29.388825)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.6 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.13
6.12 gal · 23.2 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.56 $23.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.01 $26.02
Premium $4.59 $14.05 $28.10
Diesel $3.99 $12.22 $24.44

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between China Grove and Montopolis. The current time is 13:01:47.

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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.