How far is Clifton, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Clifton, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 124.9 miles (201 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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.
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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 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Montopolis.
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Start on West 5th Street
24 m · 9 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue G
8.6 mi · 10 min · South Avenue G
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Continue on Avenue C
2.9 mi · 4 min · Avenue C
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
1914 ft · 32 sec · South 7th Street
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Continue on North Lone Star Parkway
8.2 mi · 10 min · North Lone Star Parkway
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Continue on Avenue G
2044 ft · 50 sec · Avenue G
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Continue on North Lone Star Parkway
6.5 mi · 8 min · North Lone Star Parkway
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Continue on South Main Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 317
5.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 317
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Continue on Avenue D
2.8 mi · 5 min · Avenue D
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Continue on South Lone Star Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Lone Star Parkway
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Continue on State Highway 317
13.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 317
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Continue on North Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
2930 ft · 1 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road
106 m · 7 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 190 West
818 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2580 ft · 34 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
52.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard
1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
148 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Montopolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left
52.6 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 124.9 miles (201 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Clifton and 65.6 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Belton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 106.55 mi (171.48 km).
#1 Clifton
City in Bosque County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 3,410 |
| Coordinates | 31.7823800, -97.5766900 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $16.67 | $33.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.75 | $37.50 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.25 | $40.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
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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