How far is Montopolis, TX from Somerville, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Somerville, TX is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Somerville.
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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
41.2 mi · 45 min · State Highway 21 East
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 60
8.1 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 60
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 976
3.9 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 976
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto East 8th
61 m · 6 sec · East 8th
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Turn right onto Avenue A
49 m · 7 sec · Avenue A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Somerville.
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
41.2 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Somerville?
The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Giddings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Montopolis and 45 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.98 one way or $23.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Giddings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 69.7 mi (112.17 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 Somerville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 30.3460400, -96.5283000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerville (-96.5283, 30.34604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.55 | $29.11 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
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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