How far is Montopolis, TX from Groveton, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Groveton, TX is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.46 mi
03h 53m
Flight
162.44 mi
261.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.44 mi
Kilometers
261.42 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.46 mi
Kilometers
309.74 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Groveton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fairview
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From Montopolis
96.2 mi
01h 56m
To Groveton
96.3 mi
01h 56m

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
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.9 mi · 22 min · Texas State Highway 71

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto College Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · College Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 21 East

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · State Highway 21 East

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West William J Bryan Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Boonville Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    48.4 mi · 57 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left

    1177 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 19

    18.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 19

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Caroline Street

    16.4 mi · 24 min · East Caroline Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    722 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    114 m · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 21 East
70.7 mi · 37%
Farm-to-Market Road 158
49.4 mi · 26%
Texas State Highway 71
19.1 mi · 10%
State Highway 19
18.4 mi · 10%
East Caroline Street
16.5 mi · 9%
Boonville Road
3.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 21 East

Continue on State Highway 21 East

65.2 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
162.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview
01h 56m from Montopolis
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groveton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from Montopolis and 96.3 miles from Groveton.

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

The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.66 one way or $51.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 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 Groveton.

Stop Ideas Near Fairview

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

7 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

77 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

94 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

100 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Groveton. Straight-line distance: 162.44 mi (261.42 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
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#2 Groveton

County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

Population1,030
Coordinates31.0549100, -95.1257700
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Groveton (-95.12577, 31.05491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.71 L · about $25.66
Round trip
$51.32
13.58 gal · 51.42 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.66 $51.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.87 $57.74
Premium $4.59 $31.17 $62.35
Diesel $3.99 $27.11 $54.22

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 Groveton. The current time is 23:07:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.