How far is Montopolis, TX from Springtown, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Springtown, TX is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
130.72 mi
02h 36m
Flight
111.69 mi
179.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.69 mi
Kilometers
179.74 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.72 mi
Kilometers
210.38 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springtown
Tue, May 12, 10:49 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Wed, May 13, 1:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-05-12T20:13
Arrive Springtown
Tue, May 12, 10:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Kempner
TX

City in Lampasas County, Texas, United States

From Montopolis
65.5 mi
01h 18m
To Springtown
65.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 1 min · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    42 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 183 South

    1.1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South

  6. 6

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  10. 10

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281

    42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Continue on South Rice Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Rice Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 36th Division Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · 36th Division Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road 106

    1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 106

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road 103

    1.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 103

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 103

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 281
43.1 mi · 33%
Bergstrom Expressway
36.1 mi · 28%
North US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 27%
36th Division Memorial Highway
7.39 mi · 6%
South Key Avenue
2.27 mi · 2%
County Road 103
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 281

Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281

42.9 mi · 00h 49m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kempner
01h 18m from Montopolis
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Sunny near Springtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Kempner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Montopolis and 65.2 miles from Springtown.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montopolis and Sunny near Springtown.

Stop Ideas Near Kempner

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

24 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

26 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Temple

63 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

70 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Springtown. Straight-line distance: 111.69 mi (179.74 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
Springtown

#2 Springtown

City in Texas, United States of America

Population3,304
Coordinates31.8021000, -98.1897600
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Springtown (-98.18976, 31.8021)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.46 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.22 gal · 34.92 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.60 $39.20
Premium $4.59 $21.16 $42.33
Diesel $3.99 $18.41 $36.82

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Springtown. The current time is 20:13:42.

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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.