How far is Kountze, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Kountze, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Waller County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kountze and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kountze and Montopolis.
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Start on South Cherry Street
30 m · 6 sec · South Cherry Street
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Turn right onto East Brown Street
79 m · 13 sec · East Brown Street
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Turn left onto South Pine Street
562 ft · 7 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn right onto West Monroe Street
24.3 mi · 36 min · West Monroe Street
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Turn right
42.1 mi · 48 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosby Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Crosby Freeway
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 90 West
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
6.2 mi · 8 min · East Freeway
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Continue on Katy Freeway
74.4 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 Kountze and Montopolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kountze 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 Kountze to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Brookshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Kountze and 111.8 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 9:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.52 one way or $63.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kountze and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Brookshire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kountze and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 201.7 mi (324.6 km).
#1 Kountze
City in Hardin County, Texas, USA
| Population | 2,109 |
| Coordinates | 30.3716000, -94.3124100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $31.52 | $63.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.46 | $70.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $38.29 | $76.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.30 | $66.60 |
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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