How far is Montopolis, TX from Livingston, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Livingston, TX is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
196.14 mi
03h 49m
Flight
167.35 mi
269.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.35 mi
Kilometers
269.32 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.14 mi
Kilometers
315.66 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Wed, May 13, 1:20 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Wed, May 13, 5:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-05-12T21:30
Arrive Livingston
Wed, May 13, 1:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 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
98 mi
01h 54m
To Livingston
98.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.7 mi · 48 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Washington Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 158
91.6 mi · 47%
State Highway 21 East
70.7 mi · 36%
Texas State Highway 71
19.1 mi · 10%
Boonville Road
3.24 mi · 2%
East State Highway 71
2.67 mi · 1%
East William J Bryan Parkway
2.22 mi · 1%
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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
167.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview
01h 54m from Montopolis
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Sunny near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 98 miles from Montopolis and 98.1 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.15 one way or $52.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montopolis and Sunny near Livingston.

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 Livingston. Straight-line distance: 167.35 mi (269.32 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
Livingston

#2 Livingston

Texan town

Population5,503
Coordinates30.7110300, -94.9329900
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Livingston (-94.93299, 30.71103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.2 L · about $26.15
Round trip
$52.30
13.84 gal · 52.4 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.15 $52.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.42 $58.85
Premium $4.59 $31.77 $63.54
Diesel $3.99 $27.63 $55.26

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Livingston. The current time is 21:30:38.

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.