How far is Montopolis, TX from Fulshear, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Fulshear, TX is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.04 mi
02h 20m
Flight
113.81 mi
183.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.81 mi
Kilometers
183.16 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.04 mi
Kilometers
207.67 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulshear
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 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 Fulshear
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Fayetteville
TX

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

From Montopolis
64.5 mi
01h 10m
To Fulshear
64.6 mi
01h 10m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    114.7 mi · 2 hr · Texas State Highway 71

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 359: Brookshire, Fulshear

    655 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto I 10 Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · I 10 Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Waller Avenue

    2214 ft · 37 sec · Waller Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on FM 359

    5.4 mi · 8 min · FM 359

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    113 m · 18 sec · 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wilson Drive

    115 m · 18 sec · Wilson Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    74 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texas State Highway 71
115 mi · 89%
FM 359
5.57 mi · 4%
East State Highway 71
2.67 mi · 2%
Bastrop Freeway
1.89 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Bergstrom Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Texas State Highway 71

Continue on Texas State Highway 71

115 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 10m from Montopolis
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Fulshear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Montopolis and 64.6 miles from Fulshear.

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

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Fulshear.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

68 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

90 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

112 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Fulshear. Straight-line distance: 113.81 mi (183.16 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
Fulshear

#2 Fulshear

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Population17,136
Coordinates29.6899600, -95.8996800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Fulshear (-95.89968, 29.68996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.24 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.39
9.1 gal · 34.48 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.19 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.35 $38.69
Premium $4.59 $20.89 $41.78
Diesel $3.99 $18.17 $36.34

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

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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.