How far is Goldthwaite, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Goldthwaite, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
108.47 mi
01h 45m
Flight
98.38 mi
158.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.38 mi
Kilometers
158.32 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.47 mi
Kilometers
174.56 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM CDT
Return by in Goldthwaite
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goldthwaite
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goldthwaite
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 Goldthwaite
54.2 mi
00h 52m
To Montopolis
54.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight 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 Goldthwaite and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    144 m · 14 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fisher Street

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Fisher Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  6. 6

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goldthwaite 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 33%
Fisher Street
35.5 mi · 33%
183A Toll Road
29.1 mi · 27%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 4%
North Key Avenue
2.27 mi · 2%
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 183

Continue on South US Highway 183

35.3 mi · 00h 38m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
00h 52m from Goldthwaite
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goldthwaite 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 Goldthwaite to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 54.2 miles from Goldthwaite and 54.2 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.47 one way or $28.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goldthwaite 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 Goldthwaite and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 98.38 mi (158.32 km).

Goldthwaite

#1 Goldthwaite

City in Texas, USA

Population1,815
Coordinates31.4498900, -98.5708800
Altitude479
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: 4th Street (-98.57092, 31.449982)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.49 L · about $14.47
Round trip
$28.95
7.66 gal · 28.98 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.47 $28.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.57
Premium $4.59 $17.58 $35.17
Diesel $3.99 $15.29 $30.59

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 Goldthwaite and Montopolis. The current time is 20:25:18.

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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.