How far is College Station, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from College Station, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
106.54 mi
01h 47m
Flight
85.05 mi
136.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.05 mi
Kilometers
136.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.54 mi
Kilometers
171.46 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, May 16, 7:25 AM CDT
Return by in College Station
Sat, May 16, 9:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Station
2026-05-16T05:38
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, May 16, 7:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in College Station
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
Giddings
TX

City in Texas

From College Station
52.3 mi
00h 53m
To Montopolis
54.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Station and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn uturn onto Texas Avenue South

    94 m · 15 sec · Texas Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto University Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · University Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Raymond Stotzer Parkway

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Raymond Stotzer Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto John Sharp Parkway

    7.3 mi · 7 min · John Sharp Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 East

    125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  15. 15

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

    2773 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  18. 18

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between College Station 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Sharp Parkway
73.1 mi · 69%
State Highway 71 East
20.1 mi · 19%
Raymond Stotzer Parkway
2.41 mi · 2%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 2%
Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2%
University Drive
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John Sharp Parkway

Merge slight right

65.8 mi · 01h 13m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Giddings
00h 53m from College Station
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving College Station and Partly Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from College Station to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Giddings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from College Station and 54.2 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.21 one way or $28.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around College Station and Partly Sunny near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Giddings

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

62 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

77 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Austin

79 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

92 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Station and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 85.05 mi (136.87 km).

College Station

#1 College Station

The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.

Population119,260
Coordinates30.6279800, -96.3344100
Altitude103
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: University Drive East (-96.334491, 30.62804)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.23 L · about $14.21
Round trip
$28.42
7.52 gal · 28.46 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.21 $28.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.59 $17.26 $34.52
Diesel $3.99 $15.01 $30.03

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between College Station and Montopolis. The current time is 05:38:21.

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.