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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Burleson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Main Street
35.4 mi · 41 min · East Main Street
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Continue on San Jacinto Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Jacinto Avenue
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Continue on West State Highway 21
71.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West State Highway 21
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto State Highway 71 East
125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 19 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 Madisonville 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caldwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madisonville and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 116.52 mi (187.52 km).
#1 Madisonville
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,782 |
| Coordinates | 30.9499100, -95.9116200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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