How far is Montopolis, TX from Copperas Cove, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Copperas Cove, TX is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.3 mi
01h 29m
Flight
62.16 mi
100.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.16 mi
Kilometers
100.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.3 mi
Kilometers
119.58 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Copperas Cove
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Copperas Cove
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Liberty Hill
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Montopolis
37.2 mi
00h 44m
To Copperas Cove
37.1 mi
00h 44m

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
78°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 Copperas Cove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Copperas Cove.

  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

    16.3 mi · 19 min · North US Highway 183

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Walker Street

    661 ft · 21 sec · Walker Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Loop 308

    906 ft · 26 sec · Loop 308

  12. 12

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 2657

    14.4 mi · 20 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2657

  13. 13

    Continue on FM 2657

    2.4 mi · 4 min · FM 2657

  14. 14

    Continue on West Highway 190

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Highway 190

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street;Highway Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · South Main Street;Highway Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    2655 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Avenue F

    45 m · 5 sec · East Avenue F

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    661 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Avenue D

    59 m · 4 sec · West Avenue D

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue D

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bergstrom Expressway
36.1 mi · 49%
North US Highway 183
16.3 mi · 22%
Farm-to-Market Road 2657
14.4 mi · 19%
FM 2657
2.36 mi · 3%
West Highway 190
1.84 mi · 2%
US Highway 183 South
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 183

Continue on North US Highway 183

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty Hill
00h 44m from Montopolis
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Copperas Cove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Copperas Cove?

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Liberty Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Montopolis and 37.1 miles from Copperas Cove.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 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 Copperas Cove.

Stop Ideas Near Liberty Hill

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

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

RAIL

Austin

47 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

50 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

54 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

55 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Copperas Cove. Straight-line distance: 62.16 mi (100.03 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
Copperas Cove

#2 Copperas Cove

City in Texas, USA

Population33,498
Coordinates31.1240600, -97.9030800
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Copperas Cove (-97.90308, 31.12406)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.93 L · about $9.90
Round trip
$19.80
5.24 gal · 19.86 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.90 $19.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.14 $22.28
Premium $4.59 $12.03 $24.06
Diesel $3.99 $10.46 $20.92

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 Copperas Cove. The current time is 21:55:06.

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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.