How far is Montopolis, TX from Lorena, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Lorena, TX is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.69 mi
01h 42m
Flight
83.87 mi
134.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.87 mi
Kilometers
134.98 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.69 mi
Kilometers
152.39 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorena
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-22T23:14
Arrive Lorena
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Jarrell
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Montopolis
47.4 mi
00h 51m
To Lorena
47.3 mi
00h 51m

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
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 1 min · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    42 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 183 South

    1.1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South

  6. 6

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard

    145 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Anderson Lane

    2997 ft · 1 min · East Anderson Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1 mi · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    959 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2837 East: Bordon Street, Rosenthal Parkway

    2310 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Interstate Highway 35 Service Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Interstate Highway 35 Service Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Old Temple Road

    134 m · 15 sec · South Old Temple Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Bordon Street

    2217 ft · 1 min · South Bordon Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bordon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
79.6 mi · 84%
Bergstrom Expressway
9.07 mi · 10%
US Highway 183 South
1.15 mi · 1%
Bastrop Highway
1.05 mi · 1%
North Interstate 35
1 mi · 1%
Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

79.6 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarrell
00h 51m from Montopolis
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Montopolis and 47.3 miles from Lorena.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.62 one way or $25.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 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 Lorena.

Stop Ideas Near Jarrell

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

34 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

35 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

38 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Temple

39 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Lorena. Straight-line distance: 83.87 mi (134.98 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
Lorena

#2 Lorena

City in Texas

Population1,756
Coordinates31.3865600, -97.2155600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Lorena (-97.21556, 31.38656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.65 L · about $12.62
Round trip
$25.24
6.68 gal · 25.3 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.62 $25.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.20 $28.40
Premium $4.59 $15.33 $30.67
Diesel $3.99 $13.34 $26.67

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 Lorena. The current time is 23:14:34.

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.