How far is Montopolis, TX from Crockett, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Crockett, TX is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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
173.64 mi
03h 19m
Flight
151.99 mi
244.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.99 mi
Kilometers
244.6 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.64 mi
Kilometers
279.45 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crockett
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T04:07
Arrive Crockett
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 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
Parker
TX

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

From Montopolis
86.8 mi
01h 39m
To Crockett
86.8 mi
01h 39m

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

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    2541 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71

  8. 8

    Continue on Texas State Highway 71

    18.9 mi · 22 min · Texas State Highway 71

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto College Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · College Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 21 East

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · State Highway 21 East

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    86 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Houston Avenue

    46 m · 3 sec · East Houston Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Houston Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 21 East
144 mi · 83%
Texas State Highway 71
19.1 mi · 11%
East State Highway 71
2.67 mi · 2%
Bastrop Freeway
1.89 mi · 1%
College Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Chestnut Street
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 21 East

Keep slight left

79.2 mi · 01h 31m

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
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
152 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parker
01h 39m from Montopolis
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crockett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Parker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Montopolis and 86.8 miles from Crockett.

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

The direct path is about 152 miles (244.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crockett.

Stop Ideas Near Parker

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

16 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

78 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

85 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

96 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Crockett. Straight-line distance: 151.99 mi (244.6 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
Crockett

#2 Crockett

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

Population6,350
Coordinates31.3182400, -95.4566100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Crockett (-95.45661, 31.31824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.19 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.33
12.26 gal · 46.38 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.17 $46.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.06 $52.13
Premium $4.59 $28.14 $56.29
Diesel $3.99 $24.48 $48.95

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 Crockett. The current time is 04:07:52.

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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.