How far is McGregor, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from McGregor, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
97.97 mi
01h 35m
Flight
84.63 mi
136.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.63 mi
Kilometers
136.2 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.97 mi
Kilometers
157.66 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in McGregor
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McGregor
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McGregor
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
Jarrell
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From McGregor
45.9 mi
00h 47m
To Montopolis
52.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West McGregor Drive

    14 m · 4 sec · West McGregor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Lone Star Parkway

    906 ft · 13 sec · North Lone Star Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 317

    5.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 317

  5. 5

    Continue on Avenue D

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Avenue D

  6. 6

    Continue on South Lone Star Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Lone Star Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 317

    13.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 317

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    2930 ft · 1 min · East Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road

    106 m · 7 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 190 West

    818 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2580 ft · 34 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
53.1 mi · 54%
State Highway 317
18.9 mi · 19%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 5%
US 183 South
3.12 mi · 3%
Avenue D
2.81 mi · 3%
North Main Street
2.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

52.6 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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarrell
00h 47m from McGregor
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McGregor and 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 McGregor to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from McGregor and 52.1 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McGregor and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Jarrell

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

34 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

35 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

38 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Temple

39 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McGregor and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 84.63 mi (136.2 km).

McGregor

#1 McGregor

City in Texas

Population5,413
Coordinates31.4440600, -97.4091800
Altitude211
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: US 84 (-97.409174, 31.444048)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.09 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.15
6.92 gal · 26.18 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.08 $26.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.71 $29.42
Premium $4.59 $15.88 $31.77
Diesel $3.99 $13.82 $27.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between McGregor and Montopolis. The current time is 20:24:09.

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.