How far is Elgin, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Elgin, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.2 mi
00h 29m
Flight
20.47 mi
32.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.47 mi
Kilometers
32.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.2 mi
Kilometers
40.55 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 8:01 PM CDT
Return by in Elgin
Wed, Apr 22, 8:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elgin
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 8:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elgin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Manor
TX

City in Travis County, Texas, United States

From Elgin
12.6 mi
00h 14m
To Montopolis
12.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    87 m · 12 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 95 North

    2205 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 95 North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West US Highway 290

    11.2 mi · 13 min · West US Highway 290

  5. 5

    Continue on Manor Expressway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway

  6. 6

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

    2213 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2609 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 290
11.1 mi · 44%
Manor Expressway
5.6 mi · 22%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 19%
US 183 South
1.61 mi · 6%
North Main Street
0.91 mi · 4%
State Highway 95 North
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West US Highway 290

Turn right onto West US Highway 290

11.1 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manor
00h 14m from Elgin
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elgin 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 Elgin to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Elgin and 12.6 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manor

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

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

RAIL

Austin

21 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

29 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Temple

86 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 20.47 mi (32.95 km).

Elgin

#1 Elgin

City in Bastrop and Travis Counties in the U.

Population10,756
Coordinates30.3496500, -97.3702700
Altitude177
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 2nd Street (-97.370288, 30.349692)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.36
Round trip
$6.73
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.36 $6.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.78 $7.57
Premium $4.59 $4.09 $8.17
Diesel $3.99 $3.55 $7.11

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 Elgin and Montopolis. The current time is 19:31:22.

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.