How far is Montopolis, TX from Clyde, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Clyde, TX is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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
221.74 mi
04h 21m
Flight
183.44 mi
295.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.44 mi
Kilometers
295.22 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.74 mi
Kilometers
356.85 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clyde
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Clyde
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 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
8:18 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
111 mi
02h 10m
To Clyde
110.8 mi
02h 10m

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
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Early Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto US Highway 183 North

    45.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US Highway 183 North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    111 m · 10 sec · West Interstate 20

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Abilene

    980 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    30.2 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Lane

    707 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Access Road

    654 ft · 24 sec · North Access Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    2460 ft · 50 sec · Cherry Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 1st Street

    1035 ft · 21 sec · North 1st Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 33%
US Highway 183 North
45.4 mi · 20%
Bergstrom Expressway
36.1 mi · 16%
I 20 West
30.4 mi · 14%
South Key Avenue
2.27 mi · 1%
US Highway 183 South
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 183 North

Turn right onto US Highway 183 North

45.4 mi · 01h 08m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
183.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldthwaite
02h 10m from Montopolis
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Clyde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 111 miles from Montopolis and 110.8 miles from Clyde.

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

The direct path is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.55 one way or $59.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Clyde.

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 Clyde. Straight-line distance: 183.44 mi (295.22 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
Clyde

#2 Clyde

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

Population3,881
Coordinates32.4059600, -99.4936900
Altitude607
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Clyde (-99.49369, 32.40596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.62 L · about $29.55
Round trip
$59.10
15.64 gal · 59.24 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.55 $59.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.25 $66.50
Premium $4.59 $35.90 $71.80
Diesel $3.99 $31.23 $62.45

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 Clyde. The current time is 00:45:13.

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.