How far is Cleveland, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
164.15 mi
02h 44m
Flight
135.58 mi
218.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.58 mi
Kilometers
218.19 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.15 mi
Kilometers
264.18 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Mon, Apr 20, 3:32 AM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Mon, Apr 20, 6:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-20T00:48
Arrive Montopolis
Mon, Apr 20, 3:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
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
Lometa
TX

City in Lampasas County, Texas, United States

From Cleveland
82 mi
01h 22m
To Montopolis
82.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
68°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farm-to-Market Road 1176

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1176

  2. 2

    Keep slight right

    543 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fannin Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fannin Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 567

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 567

  5. 5

    Turn right

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  8. 8

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  11. 11

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 27%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 22%
183A Toll Road
29.1 mi · 18%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 3%
North Key Avenue
2.27 mi · 1%
Farm-to-Market Road 567
2.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 183

Continue on South US Highway 183

35.3 mi · 00h 38m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lometa
01h 22m from Cleveland
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Lometa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Cleveland and 82.2 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.88 one way or $43.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lometa

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

60 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

64 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

97 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

101 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 135.58 mi (218.19 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

City in Liberty County, Texas

Population8,458
Coordinates31.6766700, -99.2533300
Altitude-
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: Farm-to-Market Road 1176 (-99.253836, 31.676642)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.93 L · about $21.88
Round trip
$43.76
11.58 gal · 43.86 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.88 $43.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.24
Premium $4.59 $26.58 $53.16
Diesel $3.99 $23.12 $46.24

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Montopolis. The current time is 00:48:36.

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.