How far is Montopolis, TX from Hudson, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Hudson, TX is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Hudson.
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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 left to continue on SHT North
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
4.4 mi · 5 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North
2106 ft · 27 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
1.1 km · 48 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Take the exit slight right
1692 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 290 East: Downtown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
1 km · 46 sec · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairbanks North Houston Road
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Fairbanks North Houston Road
3 mi · 6 min · Fairbanks North Houston Road
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Turn right onto West Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blacksmith Drive
1489 ft · 1 min · Blacksmith Drive
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Turn left onto Blacksmith Court
11 m · 2 sec · Blacksmith Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blacksmith Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Hudson.
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 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.
Rain Showers leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Hudson?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Montopolis and 79.2 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.79 one way or $39.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Hudson.
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 Hudson. Straight-line distance: 132.94 mi (213.94 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 Hudson
Hudson is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9024500, -95.5024400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-95.50244, 29.90245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $19.79 | $39.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $22.66 | $45.32 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $31.53 | $63.07 |
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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