How far is Montopolis, TX from Abilene, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Abilene, TX is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.85 mi
04h 19m
Flight
194.28 mi
312.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.28 mi
Kilometers
312.66 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.85 mi
Kilometers
366.69 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abilene
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-18T18:41
Arrive Abilene
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
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
Goldthwaite
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Montopolis
114 mi
02h 09m
To Abilene
113.8 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    67 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway

    1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    42 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 183 South

    1.1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South

  6. 6

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  10. 10

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Wallis Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Neches Street

    34.9 mi · 40 min · North Neches Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 Business North, Loop 322 East: Treadaway Boulevard, Abilene Airport

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 83 Business North: Treadaway Boulevard

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on South Treadaway Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 8 min · South Treadaway Boulevard

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on South Treadaway Boulevard

    923 ft · 34 sec · South Treadaway Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    2071 ft · 49 sec · North 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    78 m · 7 sec · South Pine Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 32%
North Neches Street
45.5 mi · 20%
Bergstrom Expressway
36.1 mi · 16%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 10%
Wallis Avenue
9.17 mi · 4%
South Treadaway Boulevard
4.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 183

Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
194.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldthwaite
02h 09m from Montopolis
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Abilene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Goldthwaite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Montopolis and 113.8 miles from Abilene.

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

The direct path is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.38 one way or $60.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Goldthwaite

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

84 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

88 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

111 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Abilene. Straight-line distance: 194.28 mi (312.66 km).

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#1 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
Abilene

#2 Abilene

The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.

Population124,407
Coordinates32.4487400, -99.7331400
Altitude524
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Abilene (-99.73314, 32.44874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.04 gal
30.44 L · about $30.38
Round trip
$60.77
16.08 gal · 60.88 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.38 $60.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.19 $68.37
Premium $4.59 $36.91 $73.82
Diesel $3.99 $32.10 $64.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Abilene. The current time is 18:41:01.

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.