How far is Montopolis, TX from Diboll, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Diboll, TX is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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
229.8 mi
04h 25m
Flight
184.71 mi
297.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.71 mi
Kilometers
297.27 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.8 mi
Kilometers
369.83 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Diboll
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-22T21:39
Arrive Diboll
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 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
Kurten
TX

Town of the United States

From Montopolis
114.9 mi
02h 12m
To Diboll
115 mi
02h 12m

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
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North John Redditt Drive

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North John Redditt Drive

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 324, FM 819: Southwood Dr, Feagin Dr

    1170 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto College Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · College Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South First Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South First Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US 59

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59

    1.1 km · 1 min · US 59

  23. 23

    Continue on North Temple Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Temple Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Judd

    62 m · 8 sec · Judd

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Judd

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 21 East
156 mi · 68%
Texas State Highway 71
19.1 mi · 8%
North John Redditt Drive
3.84 mi · 2%
North Temple Drive
3.14 mi · 1%
East State Highway 71
2.67 mi · 1%
South First Street
2.18 mi · 1%
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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
184.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kurten
02h 12m from Montopolis
Leave By
8:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Diboll.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Kurten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.9 miles from Montopolis and 115 miles from Diboll.

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

The direct path is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 8:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.65 one way or $61.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 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 Diboll.

Stop Ideas Near Kurten

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

16 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Temple

109 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Taylor

112 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Diboll. Straight-line distance: 184.71 mi (297.27 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
Diboll

#2 Diboll

City in Angelina County, Texas, United States

Population5,123
Coordinates31.1871300, -94.7810400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Diboll (-94.78104, 31.18713)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.11 gal
30.7 L · about $30.65
Round trip
$61.30
16.22 gal · 61.4 L
Estimated CO2
72.1 kg one way
Round trip: 144.1 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.65 $61.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.48 $68.97
Premium $4.59 $37.23 $74.47
Diesel $3.99 $32.38 $64.77

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 Diboll. The current time is 21:39:32.

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.