How far is Montopolis, TX from Brushy Creek, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Brushy Creek, TX is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.99 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.9 mi
30.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.9 mi
Kilometers
30.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.99 mi
Kilometers
45.04 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brushy Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 10:29 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive Brushy Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 10:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Wells Branch
TX

Census designated place

From Montopolis
14 mi
00h 17m
To Brushy Creek
14 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Brushy Creek.

  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

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard

    2107 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1 North: Mopac Boulevard North

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1 North

    755 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway

    7 mi · 8 min · North Mopac Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 45 Toll West

    2255 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on O'Connor Drive

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Highway 45 Frontage Road

    2004 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 45 Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto O'Connor Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · O'Connor Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Great Oaks Drive

    1778 ft · 49 sec · Great Oaks Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Stonebridge Drive

    1690 ft · 50 sec · Stonebridge Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Stoney Hill

    123 m · 11 sec · Stoney Hill

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Hill

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bergstrom Expressway
13.3 mi · 47%
North Mopac Expressway
7.05 mi · 25%
O'Connor Drive
3.06 mi · 11%
US Highway 183 South
1.15 mi · 4%
Bastrop Highway
1.05 mi · 4%
Loop 1 North
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Mopac Expressway

Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway

7.05 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
18.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Branch
00h 17m from Montopolis
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brushy Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Brushy Creek?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wells Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Montopolis and 14 miles from Brushy Creek.

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

The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.74 one way or $7.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wells Branch

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

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

RAIL

Austin

21 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

29 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

68 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

75 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Brushy Creek. Straight-line distance: 18.9 mi (30.42 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
Brushy Creek

#2 Brushy Creek

Census designated place

Population21,764
Coordinates30.5135300, -97.7397300
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Brushy Creek (-97.73973, 30.51353)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $3.74
Round trip
$7.48
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.74 $7.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.59 $4.55 $9.09
Diesel $3.99 $3.95 $7.91

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 Brushy Creek. The current time is 21:54:13.

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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.