How far is Gatesville, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Gatesville, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
105.48 mi
01h 42m
Flight
82.41 mi
132.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.41 mi
Kilometers
132.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.48 mi
Kilometers
169.76 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:02 PM CDT
Return by in Gatesville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gatesville
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gatesville
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
Florence
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Gatesville
48.7 mi
00h 51m
To Montopolis
56.9 mi
00h 51m

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 SSE
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 Gatesville and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto FM 116

    22.4 mi · 28 min · FM 116

  5. 5

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 116

    1183 ft · 24 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 116

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 116

    2736 ft · 55 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 116

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Avenue F

    158 m · 12 sec · West Avenue F

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2655 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street;Highway Avenue

    16 m · 8 sec · South Main Street;Highway Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Highway 190

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Highway 190

  12. 12

    Continue on FM 2657

    2.4 mi · 4 min · FM 2657

  13. 13

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 2657

    14.4 mi · 20 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2657

  14. 14

    Continue on Loop 308

    906 ft · 31 sec · Loop 308

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Walker Street

    661 ft · 20 sec · Walker Street

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 183

    15.9 mi · 18 min · US Highway 183

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 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 Gatesville and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
183A Toll Road
29.1 mi · 28%
FM 116
22.4 mi · 21%
US Highway 183
16.3 mi · 15%
Farm-to-Market Road 2657
14.4 mi · 14%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

FM 116

Turn left onto FM 116

22.4 mi · 00h 28m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
82.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
00h 51m from Gatesville
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gatesville 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 Gatesville to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Gatesville and 56.9 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

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

BUS

Killeen, Texas

32 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

33 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Taylor

48 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

51 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gatesville and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 82.41 mi (132.63 km).

Gatesville

#1 Gatesville

City in Texas, United States

Population12,550
Coordinates31.4351600, -97.7439100
Altitude246
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: (-97.743903, 31.435406)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.09 L · about $14.06
Round trip
$28.12
7.44 gal · 28.18 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.06 $28.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.82 $31.63
Premium $4.59 $17.08 $34.16
Diesel $3.99 $14.85 $29.71

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 Gatesville and Montopolis. The current time is 20:20:21.

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.