How far is Huntsville, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Huntsville, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
155.9 mi
02h 42m
Flight
131.66 mi
211.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.66 mi
Kilometers
211.88 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.9 mi
Kilometers
250.89 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Tue, May 5, 3:35 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Tue, May 5, 6:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-05T12:52
Arrive Montopolis
Tue, May 5, 3:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
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
Caldwell
TX

City in Burleson County, Texas, United States

From Huntsville
77.2 mi
01h 21m
To Montopolis
78.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on University Avenue

    27 m · 12 sec · University Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 30 West

    46.6 mi · 54 min · State Highway 30 West

  4. 4

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158

    1.1 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158

  5. 5

    Continue on Boonville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on West William J Bryan Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West State Highway 21

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West State Highway 21

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 East

    125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East

  11. 11

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

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  17. 17

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

    2773 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  20. 20

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville 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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Highway 21
71.4 mi · 46%
State Highway 30 West
46.6 mi · 30%
State Highway 71 East
20.1 mi · 13%
Boonville Road
3.26 mi · 2%
East William J Bryan Parkway
2.22 mi · 1%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West State Highway 21

Turn left onto West State Highway 21

71.4 mi · 01h 20m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
131.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caldwell
01h 21m from Huntsville
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Huntsville 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 Huntsville to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Huntsville and 78.7 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Huntsville and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Caldwell

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

35 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

69 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Temple

88 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 131.66 mi (211.88 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second-largest city in Walker County, Texas.

Population41,392
Coordinates30.7235300, -95.5507800
Altitude113
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: 11th Street (-95.550785, 30.723759)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.82 L · about $20.78
Round trip
$41.57
11 gal · 41.64 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.78 $41.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.39 $46.77
Premium $4.59 $25.25 $50.50
Diesel $3.99 $21.96 $43.92

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Montopolis. The current time is 12:52:38.

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.