How far is Montopolis, TX from Orange, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Orange, TX is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Orange.
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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
137 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Katy Freeway
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Continue on East Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
85.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business: Pinehurst
963 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road
2848 ft · 57 sec · West I-10 Service Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Park Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on Strickland Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Strickland Drive
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Turn left onto Macarthur Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Macarthur Drive
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Continue on Green Avenue
3250 ft · 2 min · Green Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
14 m · 2 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Orange.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Texas State Highway 71
Continue on Texas State Highway 71
137 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Orange?
The road trip is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Cinco Ranch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.7 miles from Montopolis and 133.9 miles from Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.67 one way or $71.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Cinco Ranch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Freeman Town Park
Katy Visitors Center
Spring Valley Village City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cinco Ranch.
Houston, TX
Houston
Prairie View, TX
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Orange. Straight-line distance: 236.41 mi (380.46 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 Orange
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,832 |
| Coordinates | 30.0929900, -93.7365500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange (-93.73655, 30.09299)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $35.67 | $71.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.14 | $80.28 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.34 | $86.68 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.69 | $75.39 |
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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