How far is Montopolis, TX from Frankston, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Frankston, TX is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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 04h 02m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Robertson County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Frankston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Frankston.
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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
79.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto North Link Street
1290 ft · 22 sec · North Link Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 155
20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on South Elm Street
1936 ft · 33 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Ayers Street
31 m · 4 sec · West Ayers Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ayers Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Frankston.
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
79.1 mi · 01h 30m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Frankston?
The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Montopolis and 102.7 miles from Frankston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.40 one way or $54.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 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 Frankston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Frankston. Straight-line distance: 179.74 mi (289.27 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 Frankston
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 32.0526600, -95.5063500 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frankston (-95.50635, 32.05266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $27.40 | $54.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.83 | $61.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.28 | $66.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.95 | $57.90 |
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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