How far is La Porte, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from La Porte, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 186 miles (299.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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 01m.
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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 La Porte and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Porte and Montopolis.
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Start on North Broadway Street
29 m · 6 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2999 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
915 ft · 18 sec · North 9th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 146 North
1103 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 West: Pasadena, Houston
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on La Porte Freeway
6.7 mi · 8 min · La Porte Freeway
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Continue on Pasadena Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Pasadena Freeway
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Continue on La Porte Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · La Porte Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 610 West
2542 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Loop South
1.6 km · 1 min · East Loop South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, Downtown
947 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 North: Downtown
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 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 La Porte 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 La Porte to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 186 miles (299.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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 92.4 miles from La Porte and 93.6 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.79 one way or $49.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around La Porte 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Porte and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 164.81 mi (265.23 km).
#1 La Porte
City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 35,775 |
| Coordinates | 29.6657800, -95.0193700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.79 | $49.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.89 | $55.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.12 | $60.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.19 | $52.39 |
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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