How far is Montopolis, TX from New Waverly, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to New Waverly, TX is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and New Waverly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and New Waverly.
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Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
67 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
2541 ft · 1 min
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
18.9 mi · 22 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto College Street
1.4 km · 2 min · College Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 21 East
65.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · State Highway 21 East
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West William J Bryan Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway
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Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway
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Continue on Boonville Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158
1.2 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158
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Continue straight
46.5 mi · 54 min
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Turn right onto Interstate 45 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · Interstate 45 South
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Take the ramp slight left
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
1920 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I-45 Frontage Road
152 m · 10 sec · I-45 Frontage Road
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Continue on Interstate 45 Frontage Road
531 ft · 16 sec · Interstate 45 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 150 West
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 150 West
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Turn right onto State Highway 75 South
896 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 75 South
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Turn left onto Gibbs Street
26 m · 2 sec · Gibbs Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gibbs Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and New Waverly.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Waverly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to New Waverly?
The road trip is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Parker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Montopolis and 83.3 miles from New Waverly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.18 one way or $44.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Waverly.
Stop Ideas Near Parker
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parker.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and New Waverly. Straight-line distance: 133.12 mi (214.23 km).
#1 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Waverly
City in Walker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,073 |
| Coordinates | 30.5377000, -95.4832800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Waverly (-95.48328, 30.5377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $22.18 | $44.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.96 | $49.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.95 | $53.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.44 | $46.88 |
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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