How far is Montopolis, TX from Liberty Hill, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Liberty Hill, TX is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
199.87 mi
03h 58m
Flight
168.76 mi
271.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.76 mi
Kilometers
271.6 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.87 mi
Kilometers
321.66 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 8:50 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Jun 11, 12:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-06-11T04:51
Arrive Liberty Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 8:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 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
College Station
TX

The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.

From Montopolis
99.9 mi
01h 59m
To Liberty Hill
99.9 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
94°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Liberty Hill.

  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

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1989 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11.7 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 1597

    2683 ft · 2 min · County Road 1597

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Road 1585

    80 m · 11 sec · County Road 1585

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1585

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 21 East
144 mi · 72%
Texas State Highway 71
19.1 mi · 10%
East State Highway 71
2.67 mi · 1%
Bastrop Freeway
1.89 mi · 1%
College Street
0.9 mi
Chestnut Street
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 21 East

Keep slight left

79.2 mi · 01h 31m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
168.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
College Station
01h 59m from Montopolis
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Liberty Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Liberty Hill?

The road trip is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

College Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Montopolis and 99.9 miles from Liberty Hill.

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

The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Liberty Hill.

Stop Ideas Near College Station

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

6 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Taylor

103 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

110 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Liberty Hill. Straight-line distance: 168.76 mi (271.6 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
Liberty Hill

#2 Liberty Hill

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

Population3,549
Coordinates31.5601800, -95.2930000
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Liberty Hill (-95.293, 31.56018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.7 L · about $26.64
Round trip
$53.28
14.1 gal · 53.4 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.64 $53.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.98 $59.95
Premium $4.59 $32.37 $64.73
Diesel $3.99 $28.15 $56.30

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Liberty Hill. The current time is 04:51:11.

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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.