How far is Groesbeck, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Groesbeck, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.86 mi
02h 16m
Flight
111.98 mi
180.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.98 mi
Kilometers
180.21 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.86 mi
Kilometers
221.87 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM CDT
Return by in Groesbeck
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groesbeck
2026-04-22T18:30
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groesbeck
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
Temple
TX

The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.

From Groesbeck
69.5 mi
01h 08m
To Montopolis
68.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Groesbeck and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Trinity Street

    29 m · 9 sec · West Trinity Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Ellis Street

    1342 ft · 29 sec · North Ellis Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Yeagua Street

    3117 ft · 53 sec · West Yeagua Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 164

    16.4 mi · 24 min · State Highway 164

  5. 5

    Continue on East Texas Avenue

    8.7 mi · 13 min · East Texas Avenue

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East State Highway 6

    6.5 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 6

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Loop 340

    5.6 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Loop 340

    1097 ft · 22 sec · South Loop 340

  11. 11

    Continue on South Loop 340

    3110 ft · 1 min · South Loop 340

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto I 35 South: Austin

    1139 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    2288 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    36.1 mi · 37 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 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 Groesbeck and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
88.8 mi · 64%
State Highway 164
16.4 mi · 12%
East Texas Avenue
8.74 mi · 6%
East State Highway 6
6.8 mi · 5%
East Loop 340
5.64 mi · 4%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

52.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple
01h 08m from Groesbeck
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Groesbeck 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 Groesbeck to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Groesbeck and 68.4 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Temple

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

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

RAIL

Temple

315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

37 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

38 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

40 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groesbeck and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 111.98 mi (180.21 km).

Groesbeck

#1 Groesbeck

City in Texas, United States

Population4,173
Coordinates31.5243400, -96.5338700
Altitude146
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: West Trinity Street (-96.533769, 31.524472)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.42 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.81
9.74 gal · 36.84 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.40 $36.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.41
Premium $4.59 $22.36 $44.72
Diesel $3.99 $19.45 $38.89

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Groesbeck and Montopolis. The current time is 18:30:38.

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.