How far is Montopolis, TX from Madisonville, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Madisonville, TX is about 134.8 miles (217 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
134.84 mi
02h 34m
Flight
116.52 mi
187.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.52 mi
Kilometers
187.52 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.84 mi
Kilometers
217.01 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madisonville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 16, 12:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-15T18:58
Arrive Madisonville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Caldwell
TX

City in Burleson County, Texas, United States

From Montopolis
67.4 mi
01h 17m
To Madisonville
67.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.2 mi · 50 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 21 East
107 mi · 80%
Texas State Highway 71
19.1 mi · 14%
East State Highway 71
2.67 mi · 2%
Bastrop Freeway
1.89 mi · 1%
College Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Chestnut Street
0.82 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 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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
116.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caldwell
01h 17m from Montopolis
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Madisonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.8 miles (217 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Montopolis and 67.4 miles from Madisonville.

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

The direct path is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Caldwell

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

35 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

69 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Temple

88 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 116.52 mi (187.52 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
Madisonville

#2 Madisonville

City in Texas, USA

Population4,782
Coordinates30.9499100, -95.9116200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Madisonville (-95.91162, 30.94991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.01 L · about $17.99
Round trip
$35.98
9.52 gal · 36.02 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.99 $35.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.24 $40.48
Premium $4.59 $21.85 $43.71
Diesel $3.99 $19.01 $38.01

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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There is no time difference between Montopolis and Madisonville. The current time is 18:58:08.

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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.