How far is Montopolis, TX from Brownwood, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Brownwood, TX is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
147.82 mi
02h 45m
Flight
127.26 mi
204.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.26 mi
Kilometers
204.81 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.82 mi
Kilometers
237.89 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownwood
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T05:51
Arrive Brownwood
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Lampasas
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Montopolis
74 mi
01h 23m
To Brownwood
73.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2819 ft · 44 sec · East Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    36 m · 11 sec · 8th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Swiss Avenue

    93 m · 19 sec · Swiss Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    42 m · 7 sec · 7th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    47 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 49%
Bergstrom Expressway
36.1 mi · 24%
South Key Avenue
2.27 mi · 2%
Early Boulevard
1.73 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.62 mi · 1%
US Highway 183 South
1.15 mi · 1%
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 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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lampasas
01h 23m from Montopolis
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Brownwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Lampasas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Montopolis and 73.8 miles from Brownwood.

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

The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Brownwood.

Stop Ideas Near Lampasas

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

41 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

44 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Temple

80 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

85 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Brownwood. Straight-line distance: 127.26 mi (204.81 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
Brownwood

#2 Brownwood

City in Texas, United States of America

Population19,031
Coordinates31.7093200, -98.9911600
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Brownwood (-98.99116, 31.70932)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.74 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.38
10.42 gal · 39.48 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.69 $39.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.15 $44.31
Premium $4.59 $23.92 $47.84
Diesel $3.99 $20.80 $41.61

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 Montopolis and Brownwood. The current time is 05:51:08.

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.