How far is Goliad, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Goliad, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
122.85 mi
02h 13m
Flight
110.32 mi
177.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.32 mi
Kilometers
177.55 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.85 mi
Kilometers
197.7 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Return by in Goliad
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goliad
2026-04-22T21:50
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goliad
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
Gonzales
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Goliad
61.3 mi
01h 06m
To Montopolis
61.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 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 Goliad and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    28.6 mi · 32 min · North US Highway 183

  4. 4

    Continue on South Esplanade Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Esplanade Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    22.7 mi · 25 min · North US Highway 183

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    19.8 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue

  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 Goliad 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
22 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 183
77.1 mi · 63%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 10%
US 183
10.1 mi · 8%
Pickle Parkway
9.81 mi · 8%
South Colorado Street
4.93 mi · 4%
South Esplanade Street
2.82 mi · 2%
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 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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gonzales
01h 06m from Goliad
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goliad 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 Goliad to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Gonzales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Goliad and 61.5 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gonzales

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

90 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

100 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

119 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goliad and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 110.32 mi (177.55 km).

Goliad

#1 Goliad

City in Texas, USA

Population1,985
Coordinates28.6683300, -97.3883300
Altitude50
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 59 (-97.38833, 28.668233)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.41 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.80
8.68 gal · 32.82 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.40 $32.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.45 $36.91
Premium $4.59 $19.92 $39.85
Diesel $3.99 $17.33 $34.66

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 Goliad and Montopolis. The current time is 21:50:40.

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.