How far is Missouri City, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Missouri City, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 160 miles (257.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Missouri City and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Missouri City and Montopolis.
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Start on the route
10 m · 2 sec
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Turn right
1870 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
3220 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Beltway 8, Sam Houston Tollway
1884 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Sam Houston Parkway West
2877 ft · 56 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Take the ramp slight left toward SHT Toll North
2265 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Tollway West
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
7 mi · 8 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Downtown
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
60.9 mi · 1 hr 4 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 Missouri City and Montopolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Missouri City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Missouri City to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 160 miles (257.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Missouri City and 80.1 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Missouri City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Missouri City and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 135.94 mi (218.77 km).
#1 Missouri City
The third most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.
| Population | 75,457 |
| Coordinates | 29.6185700, -95.5377200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.02 | $48.05 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.94 | $51.88 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.56 | $45.12 |
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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