How far is Montopolis, TX from Groesbeck, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Groesbeck, TX is about 142 miles (228.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
141.99 mi
02h 44m
Flight
111.98 mi
180.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.98 mi
Kilometers
180.21 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.99 mi
Kilometers
228.51 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groesbeck
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T10:40
Arrive Groesbeck
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Temple
TX

The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.

From Montopolis
71.1 mi
01h 22m
To Groesbeck
70.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 1 min · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    42 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 183 South

    1.1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South

  6. 6

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard

    145 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Anderson Lane

    2997 ft · 1 min · East Anderson Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1 mi · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    959 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 6 South, Loop 340 North: Marlin

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35

    2683 ft · 44 sec · South Interstate 35

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto TX 6 South, Loop 340 North: Marlin

    1924 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Loop 340

    2453 ft · 45 sec · South Loop 340

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 6 South, Loop 340 North

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1317 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    6.7 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 6

  22. 22

    Turn slight left

    25.7 mi · 38 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Ellis Street

    1342 ft · 27 sec · South Ellis Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Trinity Street

    29 m · 4 sec · West Trinity Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Trinity Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
88.1 mi · 62%
Bergstrom Expressway
9.07 mi · 6%
TX 6 South
7.01 mi · 5%
East State Highway 6
6.65 mi · 5%
US Highway 183 South
1.15 mi · 1%
Bastrop Highway
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

88.1 mi · 01h 31m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple
01h 22m from Montopolis
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Groesbeck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142 miles (228.5 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Montopolis and 70.9 miles from Groesbeck.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Groesbeck.

Stop Ideas Near Temple

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

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

RAIL

Temple

315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

37 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

38 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

40 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Groesbeck. Straight-line distance: 111.98 mi (180.21 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
Groesbeck

#2 Groesbeck

City in Texas, United States

Population4,173
Coordinates31.5243400, -96.5338700
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Groesbeck (-96.53387, 31.52434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.97 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.87
10.02 gal · 37.94 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.93 $37.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.30 $42.61
Premium $4.59 $23.00 $46.00
Diesel $3.99 $20.00 $40.01

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 Groesbeck. The current time is 10:40:48.

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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.