How far is Coleman, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Coleman, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
172.31 mi
02h 51m
Flight
150.13 mi
241.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.13 mi
Kilometers
241.61 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.31 mi
Kilometers
277.3 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Fri, May 1, 10:29 AM CDT
Return by in Coleman
Fri, May 1, 1:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coleman
2026-05-01T07:37
Arrive Montopolis
Fri, May 1, 10:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coleman
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 Coleman
86.1 mi
01h 25m
To Montopolis
86.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Walnut Street

    1029 ft · 19 sec · West Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  7. 7

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  10. 10

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coleman 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 26%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 21%
183A Toll Road
29.1 mi · 17%
East Walnut Street
22.4 mi · 13%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 3%
North Key Avenue
2.27 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
150.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lometa
01h 25m from Coleman
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coleman and 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 Coleman to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 86.1 miles from Coleman and 86.2 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.98 one way or $45.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Coleman and 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 Coleman and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 150.13 mi (241.61 km).

Coleman

#1 Coleman

City in Texas, USA

Population4,204
Coordinates31.8273700, -99.4264500
Altitude519
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: West Walnut Street (-99.42645, 31.82725)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.02 L · about $22.98
Round trip
$45.95
12.16 gal · 46.04 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.98 $45.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.85 $51.70
Premium $4.59 $27.91 $55.83
Diesel $3.99 $24.28 $48.55

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Coleman and Montopolis. The current time is 07:37:54.

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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.