How far is Montopolis, TX from Brady, TX?

The estimated driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Brady, TX is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.4 mi
03h 00m · estimated
Flight
115.52 mi
185.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.52 mi
Kilometers
185.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
144.4 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
232.39 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brady
Sat, Apr 11, 6:05 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Sat, Apr 11, 9:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-11T03:05
Arrive Brady
Sat, Apr 11, 6:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
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
Buchanan Dam
TX

Place in Texas

From Montopolis
57.8 mi
01h 30m
To Brady
86.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buchanan Dam
01h 30m from Montopolis
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brady.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Buchanan Dam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Montopolis and 86.6 miles from Brady.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buchanan Dam

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

78 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

79 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Austin

83 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

100 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Brady. Straight-line distance: 115.52 mi (185.91 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
Brady

#2 Brady

City in Texas

Population5,178
Coordinates31.1351700, -99.3350600
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Brady (-99.33506, 31.13517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.29 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.55
10.2 gal · 38.58 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.27 $38.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.69 $43.37
Premium $4.59 $23.41 $46.83
Diesel $3.99 $20.36 $40.73

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Brady. The current time is 03:05:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.