How far is Montopolis, TX from Fresno, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Fresno, TX is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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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 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Fresno.
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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
2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
2541 ft · 1 min
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
138.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SHT South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South
1.9 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway West
7.8 mi · 9 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 521
1497 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto South Sam Houston Parkway West
1938 ft · 39 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Turn slight right
1045 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
125 m · 18 sec
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Turn slight right
48 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Almeda Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Almeda Road
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Houston Street
126 m · 18 sec · Houston Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Houston Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Fresno.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Texas State Highway 71
Continue on Texas State Highway 71
138 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Fresno?
The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Montopolis and 83.8 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.9 miles (230 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.96 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 142.91 mi (229.99 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 Fresno
Fresno is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.5388500, -95.4474400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fresno (-95.44744, 29.53885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $3.55 | $20.96 | $41.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $24.00 | $48.00 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $26.23 | $52.47 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $33.40 | $66.79 |
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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