How far is George West, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from George West, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
169.09 mi
02h 32m
Flight
134.5 mi
216.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.5 mi
Kilometers
216.46 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.09 mi
Kilometers
272.13 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Return by in George West
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave George West
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in George West
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
Nixon
TX

37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994)

From George West
73.6 mi
01h 16m
To Montopolis
95.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 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 George West and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between George West and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Nueces Street

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Nueces Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  7. 7

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  9. 9

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  10. 10

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  12. 12

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

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  17. 17

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between George West 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
22 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 19%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 18%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 14%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 7%
Nueces Street
10.6 mi · 6%
US 183
10.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

King David Drive

Turn right onto King David Drive

31.8 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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nixon
01h 16m from George West
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving George West 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 George West to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Nixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from George West and 95.5 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.56 one way or $45.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around George West and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Nixon

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

70 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

71 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

111 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between George West and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 134.5 mi (216.46 km).

George West

#1 George West

City in Texas, United States

Population2,598
Coordinates28.3325000, -98.1175100
Altitude48
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: US 281 (-98.117484, 28.332517)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.59 L · about $22.56
Round trip
$45.12
11.94 gal · 45.18 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.56 $45.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.38 $50.77
Premium $4.59 $27.41 $54.82
Diesel $3.99 $23.84 $47.68

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 George West and Montopolis. The current time is 23:41:18.

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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.