How far is Flatonia, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Flatonia, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
68.46 mi
01h 10m
Flight
51.83 mi
83.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.83 mi
Kilometers
83.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.46 mi
Kilometers
110.17 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Tue, May 12, 9:26 PM CDT
Return by in Flatonia
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flatonia
2026-05-12T20:16
Arrive Montopolis
Tue, May 12, 9:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flatonia
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
Bastrop
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Flatonia
33 mi
00h 35m
To Montopolis
35.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street North

    135 m · 13 sec · West Main Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street North

    158 m · 23 sec · West Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Penn Street

    26 mi · 39 min · North Penn Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Royston Street

    1132 ft · 21 sec · Royston Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Loop 230

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Loop 230

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  11. 11

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

    2773 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  14. 14

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 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 Flatonia 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
19 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Loop 230
32.4 mi · 47%
North Penn Street
26 mi · 38%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 3%
Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 3%
Airport Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Bergstrom Expressway
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Penn Street

Turn left onto North Penn Street

26 mi · 00h 39m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bastrop
00h 35m from Flatonia
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flatonia 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 Flatonia to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Bastrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Flatonia and 35.5 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flatonia and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Bastrop

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

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

RAIL

Austin

46 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

52 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

65 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Temple

110 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flatonia and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 51.83 mi (83.42 km).

Flatonia

#1 Flatonia

Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States

Population1,453
Coordinates29.6877300, -97.1086000
Altitude139
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 Main Street North (-97.1086, 29.687748)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.21
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.11 $18.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.25 $20.49
Premium $4.59 $11.06 $22.13
Diesel $3.99 $9.62 $19.25

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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There is no time difference between Flatonia and Montopolis. The current time is 20:16:12.

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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.