How far is Kemah, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Kemah, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kemah and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kemah and Montopolis.
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Start on the route
19 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
96 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
2186 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Deke Slayton Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Deke Slayton Highway
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Continue on East FM 518
2.3 mi · 4 min · East FM 518
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Continue straight
730 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto North Egret Bay Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Egret Bay Boulevard
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Turn left onto East NASA Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · East NASA Parkway
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Continue on NASA Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · NASA Parkway
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Turn slight right
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
2964 ft · 59 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
22.3 mi · 26 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: San Antonio
717 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
73.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
2832 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway
2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard
1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Airport Boulevard
2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
148 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kemah and Montopolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
TX 71 West
Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kemah to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.2 miles from Kemah and 98.9 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.89 one way or $51.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kemah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kemah and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 167.1 mi (268.92 km).
#1 Kemah
City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 29.5427300, -95.0204800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $25.89 | $51.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.13 | $58.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.35 | $54.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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