How far is Montopolis, TX from Colorado City, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Colorado City, TX is about 285.2 miles (459 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Colorado City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Colorado City.
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Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
67 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left
42 m · 11 sec
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Turn sharp left onto US Highway 183 South
1.1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on North US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183
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At the end of the road, turn left
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight left to continue on US 67
22 mi · 24 min · US 67
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on US 67
14.8 mi · 16 min · US 67
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
24 mi · 26 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
11.7 mi · 13 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right
79 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto East 10th Street
2566 ft · 57 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Hillcrest Street
2388 ft · 51 sec · Hillcrest Street
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Continue on North State Highway 208
16.5 mi · 17 min · North State Highway 208
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Turn straight
25 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Westpoint Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Westpoint Avenue
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Continue on East 2nd Street
2418 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
29 m · 2 sec · Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Colorado City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Sunny near Colorado City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Colorado City?
The road trip is about 285.2 miles (459 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Early is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.7 miles from Montopolis and 142.6 miles from Colorado City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 6:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.02 one way or $76.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montopolis and Sunny near Colorado City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Colorado City. Straight-line distance: 238.86 mi (384.4 km).
#1 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colorado City
City in Mitchell County, Texas
| Population | 3,857 |
| Coordinates | 32.3881700, -100.8645600 |
| Altitude | 630 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colorado City (-100.86456, 32.38817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $38.02 | $76.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.78 | $85.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.19 | $92.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.17 | $80.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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