How far is Montopolis, TX from Elkhart, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Elkhart, TX is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Robertson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Elkhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Elkhart.
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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
2997 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 290 Toll East: Houston
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Manor Expressway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Manor Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North, TX 130 Toll South: Georgetown, San Antonio
2680 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Georgetown
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
12.8 mi · 12 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley Boulevard
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on US 79: Palm Valley Boulevard
1399 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on TX 130 Frontage Road
1163 ft · 35 sec · TX 130 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp right
1951 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palm Valley Boulevard
5 mi · 6 min · Palm Valley Boulevard
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Continue on West 2nd Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · West 2nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79 North: Rockdale
1213 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
4.3 mi · 5 min · Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
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Keep slight right
53.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit straight
696 ft · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Market Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6
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Keep slight left
74.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Turn right
12.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto South Main
34 m · 3 sec · South Main
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Elkhart.
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 State Highway 6
Keep slight left
74.8 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elkhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Elkhart?
The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Hearne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Montopolis and 92.2 miles from Elkhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elkhart.
Stop Ideas Near Hearne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hearne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Elkhart. Straight-line distance: 157.38 mi (253.28 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 Elkhart
Town in Anderson County, Texas
| Population | 1,277 |
| Coordinates | 31.6251700, -95.5794000 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkhart (-95.5794, 31.62517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.60 | $49.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.68 | $55.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.89 | $59.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.99 | $51.99 |
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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