How far is Montopolis, TX from Gatesville, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Gatesville, TX is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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City in Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Gatesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Gatesville.
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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
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on North US Highway 183
16.3 mi · 19 min · North US Highway 183
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Turn right onto Walker Street
661 ft · 21 sec · Walker Street
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Turn right onto Loop 308
906 ft · 26 sec · Loop 308
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 2657
14.4 mi · 20 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2657
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Continue on FM 2657
2.4 mi · 4 min · FM 2657
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Continue on West Highway 190
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Highway 190
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Turn left onto South Main Street;Highway Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · South Main Street;Highway Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2655 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Avenue F
158 m · 12 sec · East Avenue F
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 116
1.2 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 116
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Continue on FM 116
22.4 mi · 28 min · FM 116
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Lutterloh Avenue
59 m · 6 sec · North Lutterloh Avenue
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Turn right
59 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Gatesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
FM 116
Continue on FM 116
22.4 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
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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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gatesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Gatesville?
The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Montopolis and 50.3 miles from Gatesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.45 one way or $26.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Florence
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Gatesville. Straight-line distance: 82.41 mi (132.63 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 Gatesville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 12,550 |
| Coordinates | 31.4351600, -97.7439100 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gatesville (-97.74391, 31.43516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.45 | $26.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.14 | $30.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $16.34 | $32.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $14.22 | $28.43 |
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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