How far is Madisonville, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Madisonville, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
137.66 mi
02h 16m
Flight
116.52 mi
187.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.52 mi
Kilometers
187.52 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.66 mi
Kilometers
221.54 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 15, 7:33 PM CDT
Return by in Madisonville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madisonville
2026-04-15T17:17
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 15, 7:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madisonville
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
Caldwell
TX

City in Burleson County, Texas, United States

From Madisonville
68 mi
01h 08m
To Montopolis
69.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 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 Madisonville and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    35.4 mi · 41 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on San Jacinto Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Jacinto Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West State Highway 21

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West State Highway 21

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 East

    125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  12. 12

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

    2773 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  15. 15

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madisonville 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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Highway 21
71.4 mi · 52%
East Main Street
35.4 mi · 26%
State Highway 71 East
20.1 mi · 15%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 2%
Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 1%
San Jacinto Avenue
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West State Highway 21

Continue on West State Highway 21

71.4 mi · 01h 20m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
116.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caldwell
01h 08m from Madisonville
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Madisonville 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 Madisonville to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Madisonville and 69.7 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.37 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Madisonville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Caldwell

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

35 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

69 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

84 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Temple

88 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madisonville and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 116.52 mi (187.52 km).

Madisonville

#1 Madisonville

City in Texas, USA

Population4,782
Coordinates30.9499100, -95.9116200
Altitude76
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: East Main Street (-95.911685, 30.950042)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.39 L · about $18.37
Round trip
$36.73
9.72 gal · 36.78 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.37 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.66 $41.33
Premium $4.59 $22.31 $44.62
Diesel $3.99 $19.41 $38.81

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 Madisonville and Montopolis. The current time is 17:17:28.

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.