How far is Crockett, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Crockett, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
176.53 mi
02h 57m
Flight
151.99 mi
244.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.99 mi
Kilometers
244.6 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.53 mi
Kilometers
284.09 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM CDT
Return by in Crockett
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crockett
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crockett
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
Parker
TX

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

From Crockett
87.4 mi
01h 28m
To Montopolis
89.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Houston Avenue

    88 m · 5 sec · East Houston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    88 m · 9 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Goliad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    145.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 East

    125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East

  7. 7

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

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  13. 13

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

    2773 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  16. 16

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 71 East
20.1 mi · 11%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 1%
Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 1%
East Goliad Avenue
1.64 mi · 1%
Airport Boulevard
0.75 mi
Bergstrom Expressway
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

145 mi · 02h 45m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
152 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parker
01h 28m from Crockett
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crockett and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crockett to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Parker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Crockett and 89.1 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 152 miles (244.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.54 one way or $47.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crockett and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Parker

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

16 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

78 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

85 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

96 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crockett and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 151.99 mi (244.6 km).

Crockett

#1 Crockett

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

Population6,350
Coordinates31.3182400, -95.4566100
Altitude111
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: East Houston Avenue (-95.456611, 31.318402)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.58 L · about $23.54
Round trip
$47.09
12.46 gal · 47.16 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.54 $47.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.49 $52.98
Premium $4.59 $28.60 $57.20
Diesel $3.99 $24.88 $49.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Crockett and Montopolis. The current time is 00:54:49.

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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.