How far is Laureles, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Laureles, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 331.4 miles (533.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.9 miles (460.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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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Road
331.4 mi
05h 20m
Flight
285.89 mi
460.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.89 mi
Kilometers
460.09 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.4 mi
Kilometers
533.33 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, May 13, 3:12 AM CDT
Return by in Laureles
Wed, May 13, 8:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laureles
2026-05-12T21:51
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, May 13, 3:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laureles
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mathis
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Laureles
162.1 mi
02h 40m
To Montopolis
169.3 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NNE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bingley Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bingley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Olmito North Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Olmito North Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Texas State Highway 100

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Texas State Highway 100

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 100

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 100

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    791 ft · 16 sec · North Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min · U.S. Highway 77

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    11.6 mi · 13 min · U.S. Highway 77

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

    148 m · 18 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road 10

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 79

    4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 18

    848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    2351 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    13.2 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    18.3 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore

    1275 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 359

    12.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 359

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South

  27. 27

    Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  32. 32

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  34. 34

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  35. 35

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  36. 36

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  41. 41

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  42. 42

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  44. 44

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  45. 45

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  46. 46

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laureles and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
47 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
147 mi · 44%
US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 12%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 7%
State Highway 359
12.4 mi · 4%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

99.5 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
285.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mathis
02h 40m from Laureles
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laureles and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laureles to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 331.4 miles (533.3 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Mathis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.1 miles from Laureles and 169.3 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 285.9 miles (460.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.18 one way or $88.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laureles and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laureles and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 285.89 mi (460.09 km).

Laureles

#1 Laureles

Census designated place in Texas, USA

Population3,692
Coordinates26.1092400, -97.4941500
Altitude6
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: Bingley Road (-97.494145, 26.109291)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.69 gal
44.27 L · about $44.18
Round trip
$88.35
23.38 gal · 88.54 L
Estimated CO2
103.9 kg one way
Round trip: 207.8 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.18 $88.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.71 $99.41
Premium $4.59 $53.67 $107.34
Diesel $3.99 $46.68 $93.36

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Laureles and Montopolis. The current time is 21:51:42.

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.