How far is Montopolis, TX from Jasper, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Jasper, TX is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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
256.58 mi
04h 58m
Flight
224.64 mi
361.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.64 mi
Kilometers
361.52 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.58 mi
Kilometers
412.92 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jasper
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T02:08
Arrive Jasper
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
Anderson
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Montopolis
128.2 mi
02h 29m
To Jasper
128.4 mi
02h 29m

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
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.1 mi · 58 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Wheeler Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Wheeler Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wheeler Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 158
151 mi · 59%
State Highway 21 East
70.7 mi · 28%
Texas State Highway 71
19.1 mi · 7%
Boonville Road
3.24 mi · 1%
East State Highway 71
2.67 mi · 1%
East William J Bryan Parkway
2.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Farm-to-Market Road 158

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 55m

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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
224.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anderson
02h 29m from Montopolis
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jasper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.2 miles from Montopolis and 128.4 miles from Jasper.

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

The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jasper.

Stop Ideas Near Anderson

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

42 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Houston

100 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

101 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Jasper. Straight-line distance: 224.64 mi (361.52 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
Jasper

#2 Jasper

City in Texas, United States

Population7,597
Coordinates30.9202000, -93.9965800
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Jasper (-93.99658, 30.9202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.27 L · about $34.20
Round trip
$68.40
18.1 gal · 68.54 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.20 $68.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.48 $76.96
Premium $4.59 $41.55 $83.10
Diesel $3.99 $36.14 $72.27

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 Jasper. The current time is 02:08:47.

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.