How far is Montopolis, TX from Mission Bend, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Mission Bend, TX is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.89 mi
02h 39m
Flight
127.05 mi
204.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.05 mi
Kilometers
204.46 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.89 mi
Kilometers
234.78 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mission Bend
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Mission Bend
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Fayetteville
TX

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

From Montopolis
72.9 mi
01h 19m
To Mission Bend
73 mi
01h 19m

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
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Mission Bend.

  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

    125.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Texas State Highway 71

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    2346 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    4.8 mi · 6 min · West Grand Parkway South

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1093

    2003 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road

    48 m · 10 sec · West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    656 ft · 15 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East

    1247 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Fort Bend Westpark Tollway

    4.2 mi · 4 min · Fort Bend Westpark Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 6, FM 1093, FM 1464: Westheimer Road

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1652 ft · 28 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Alief Clodine Road

    1289 ft · 30 sec · Alief Clodine Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2257 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bellaire Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bellaire Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Addicks Clodine Road

    1539 ft · 33 sec · Addicks Clodine Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Los Altos Drive

    84 m · 18 sec · Los Altos Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Marisol Drive

    622 ft · 27 sec · Marisol Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marisol Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texas State Highway 71
126 mi · 86%
West Grand Parkway South
4.82 mi · 3%
Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
4.19 mi · 3%
East State Highway 71
2.67 mi · 2%
Bastrop Freeway
1.89 mi · 1%
Bellaire Boulevard
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Texas State Highway 71

Continue on Texas State Highway 71

126 mi · 02h 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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
127.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 19m from Montopolis
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mission Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Mission Bend?

The road trip is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Montopolis and 73 miles from Mission Bend.

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

The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mission Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

68 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

90 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

112 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Mission Bend. Straight-line distance: 127.05 mi (204.46 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
Mission Bend

#2 Mission Bend

Census designated place

Population36,501
Coordinates29.6938400, -95.6649500
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Mission Bend (-95.66495, 29.69384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.49 L · about $19.46
Round trip
$38.92
10.3 gal · 38.98 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.46 $38.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.90 $43.80
Premium $4.59 $23.64 $47.29
Diesel $3.99 $20.56 $41.13

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 Mission Bend. The current time is 20:22:07.

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.