How far is Montopolis, TX from Nixon, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Nixon, TX is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
69.75 mi
01h 23m
Flight
67.57 mi
108.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.57 mi
Kilometers
108.74 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.75 mi
Kilometers
112.25 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nixon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:25 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Nixon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Brownsboro
TX

Human settlement in Caldwell County, Texas, United States of America

From Montopolis
35 mi
00h 41m
To Nixon
34.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: Lockhart, San Antonio

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  8. 8

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  10. 10

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    27 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    18 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Magnolia Avenue
31.3 mi · 45%
Bastrop Highway
11.7 mi · 17%
US 183
10.1 mi · 15%
Pickle Parkway
9.8 mi · 14%
North Colorado Street
4.93 mi · 7%
Bergstrom Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Magnolia Avenue

Continue straight

27 mi · 00h 30m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownsboro
00h 41m from Montopolis
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Nixon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Brownsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Montopolis and 34.8 miles from Nixon.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Nixon.

Stop Ideas Near Brownsboro

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

33 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

56 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

89 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

93 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Nixon. Straight-line distance: 67.57 mi (108.74 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
Nixon

#2 Nixon

37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994)

Population2,508
Coordinates29.2674600, -97.7644400
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Nixon (-97.76444, 29.26746)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.32 L · about $9.30
Round trip
$18.59
4.92 gal · 18.64 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.30 $18.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.59 $11.29 $22.59
Diesel $3.99 $9.82 $19.65

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 Nixon. The current time is 07:02:01.

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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.