How far is Fulton, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Fulton, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.3 mi
03h 07m
Flight
155.76 mi
250.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.76 mi
Kilometers
250.67 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.3 mi
Kilometers
293.38 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM CDT
Return by in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cuero
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Fulton
94.1 mi
01h 33m
To Montopolis
88.2 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSE
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 Fulton and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 35 North

    8 m · 8 sec · State Highway 35 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto FM 3036

    1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 3036

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 35 Bypass

    3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass

    3.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 188

    3039 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 188

    8.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 188

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 136

    10 mi · 12 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Alamo Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 183

    22.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 183

  13. 13

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    28.6 mi · 32 min · North US Highway 183

  15. 15

    Continue on South Esplanade Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Esplanade Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    22.7 mi · 25 min · North US Highway 183

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    19.8 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  21. 21

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  27. 27

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  28. 28

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulton 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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 183
77.1 mi · 42%
US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 12%
Farm to Market Road 136
19.6 mi · 11%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 6%
US 183
10.1 mi · 6%
Pickle Parkway
9.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 183

Continue on North US Highway 183

28.6 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuero
01h 33m from Fulton
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fulton 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 Fulton to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cuero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Fulton and 88.2 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.30 one way or $48.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cuero

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

107 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 155.76 mi (250.67 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

Town in Aransas County, Texas, United States

Population1,480
Coordinates28.0614000, -97.0411000
Altitude3
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: Broadway Street (-97.041101, 28.061478)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.35 L · about $24.30
Round trip
$48.60
12.86 gal · 48.7 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.30 $48.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.34 $54.68
Premium $4.59 $29.52 $59.04
Diesel $3.99 $25.67 $51.35

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 Fulton and Montopolis. The current time is 02:14:24.

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.