How far is Hudson, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Hudson, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.3 miles (303 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.29 mi
03h 47m
Flight
188.26 mi
302.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.26 mi
Kilometers
302.98 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.29 mi
Kilometers
357.74 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM CDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kurten
TX

Town of the United States

From Hudson
110.3 mi
01h 53m
To Montopolis
112 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Towering Oak

    37 m · 8 sec · Towering Oak

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mount Carmel Road

    2807 ft · 1 min · Mount Carmel Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ted Trout Drive

    661 ft · 14 sec · Ted Trout Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Oscar Berry Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oscar Berry Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bethlehem Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.1 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    39 m · 2 sec · 5th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Houston Avenue

    60 m · 6 sec · East Houston Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    88 m · 9 sec · South 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Goliad Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    145.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 East

    125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  25. 25

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bethlehem Road
32.5 mi · 15%
State Highway 71 East
20.1 mi · 9%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 1%
Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 1%
Oscar Berry Road
1.75 mi · 1%
East Goliad Avenue
1.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

145 mi · 02h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
188.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kurten
01h 53m from Hudson
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hudson and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kurten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Hudson and 112 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 188.3 miles (303 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.63 one way or $59.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hudson and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Kurten

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

16 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

84 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Temple

109 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Taylor

112 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 188.26 mi (302.98 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

City in Angelina County, Texas, United States

Population5,288
Coordinates31.3226800, -94.7782600
Altitude102
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: Towering Oak (-94.778188, 31.322537)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.69 L · about $29.63
Round trip
$59.25
15.68 gal · 59.38 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.63 $59.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.34 $66.67
Premium $4.59 $35.99 $71.99
Diesel $3.99 $31.31 $62.61

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 Hudson and Montopolis. The current time is 00:56:14.

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.