How far is Fulshear, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Fulshear, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.31 mi
02h 04m
Flight
113.81 mi
183.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.81 mi
Kilometers
183.16 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.31 mi
Kilometers
209.71 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM CDT
Return by in Fulshear
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulshear
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulshear
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
Fayetteville
TX

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

From Fulshear
65.8 mi
01h 02m
To Montopolis
64.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Fulshear and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bois D'Arc Lane

    77 m · 20 sec · Bois D'Arc Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on FM 359

    5.4 mi · 8 min · FM 359

  7. 7

    Continue on Waller Avenue

    2428 ft · 48 sec · Waller Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    140 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto I 10 Frontage Road

    2784 ft · 1 min · I 10 Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    845 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    37.5 mi · 38 min · Katy Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  16. 16

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

    2773 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  19. 19

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulshear 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 60%
Katy Freeway
37.5 mi · 29%
FM 359
5.44 mi · 4%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 2%
Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 1%
Farm to Market 1093 Road
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 02m from Fulshear
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fulshear 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 Fulshear to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from Fulshear and 64.5 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

68 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

90 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

112 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulshear and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 113.81 mi (183.16 km).

Fulshear

#1 Fulshear

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Population17,136
Coordinates29.6899600, -95.8996800
Altitude40
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: Front Street (-95.8997, 29.690072)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.41 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.2 gal · 34.82 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.56 $39.12
Premium $4.59 $21.12 $42.24
Diesel $3.99 $18.37 $36.74

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 Fulshear and Montopolis. The current time is 20:24:18.

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.