How far is La Grange, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from La Grange, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.89 mi
00h 58m
Flight
53.97 mi
86.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.97 mi
Kilometers
86.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.89 mi
Kilometers
94.78 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 15, 7:54 PM CDT
Return by in La Grange
Wed, Apr 15, 8:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Grange
2026-04-15T18:56
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 15, 7:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Grange
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
Bastrop
TX

City in Texas, USA

From La Grange
30 mi
00h 29m
To Montopolis
29 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on South Jefferson Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West State Highway 71 Bypass

    112 m · 8 sec · West State Highway 71 Bypass

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto West State Highway 71 Bypass

    50.9 mi · 55 min · West State Highway 71 Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    1703 ft · 21 sec · East State Highway 71

  6. 6

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  8. 8

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

    2773 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  11. 11

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Grange 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
16 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Highway 71 Bypass
51.2 mi · 87%
East State Highway 71
2.47 mi · 4%
Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 3%
South Jefferson Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Airport Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Bergstrom Expressway
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West State Highway 71 Bypass

Merge slight left onto West State Highway 71 Bypass

50.9 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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bastrop
00h 29m from La Grange
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving La Grange and Mostly Cloudy then 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 La Grange to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Bastrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from La Grange and 29 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.86 one way or $15.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Grange and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Bastrop

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

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

RAIL

Austin

46 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

52 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

65 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Temple

110 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 53.97 mi (86.86 km).

La Grange

#1 La Grange

Town in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,681
Coordinates29.9055000, -96.8766500
Altitude81
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: South Jefferson Street (-96.876615, 29.905517)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $7.86
Round trip
$15.72
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.86 $15.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.84 $17.69
Premium $4.59 $9.55 $19.10
Diesel $3.99 $8.31 $16.61

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between La Grange and Montopolis. The current time is 18:56:07.

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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.