How far is Montopolis, TX from Cameron, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Cameron, TX is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
80.56 mi
01h 36m
Flight
59.83 mi
96.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.83 mi
Kilometers
96.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.56 mi
Kilometers
129.65 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cameron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Cameron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Taylor
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Montopolis
40.3 mi
00h 48m
To Cameron
40.3 mi
00h 48m

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
83°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 Cameron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2997 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 290 Toll East: Houston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Manor Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Manor Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North, TX 130 Toll South: Georgetown, San Antonio

    2680 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Georgetown

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    12.8 mi · 12 min · Pickle Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley Boulevard

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on US 79: Palm Valley Boulevard

    1399 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on TX 130 Frontage Road

    1163 ft · 35 sec · TX 130 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1951 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Palm Valley Boulevard

    5 mi · 6 min · Palm Valley Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 79 North: Rockdale

    1213 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    14.1 mi · 18 min

  26. 26

    Turn right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
12.8 mi · 16%
Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
10.4 mi · 13%
Bergstrom Expressway
7.53 mi · 9%
Palm Valley Boulevard
4.96 mi · 6%
Manor Expressway
3.74 mi · 5%
West 2nd Street
3.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

14.1 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylor
00h 48m from Montopolis
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Cameron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Montopolis and 40.3 miles from Cameron.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Taylor

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

47 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

59 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

68 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Cameron. Straight-line distance: 59.83 mi (96.28 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
Cameron

#2 Cameron

City in Milam County, Texas, United States

Population5,410
Coordinates30.8532500, -96.9769300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Cameron (-96.97693, 30.85325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $10.73
Round trip
$21.46
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.73 $21.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.08 $24.15
Premium $4.59 $13.04 $26.08
Diesel $3.99 $11.34 $22.68

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 Cameron. The current time is 01:12:37.

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.