How far is Montopolis, TX from Stanton, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Stanton, TX is about 313.2 miles (504 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275 miles (442.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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 06h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Concho 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 Stanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Stanton.
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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
1084 ft · 14 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
22.4 mi · 31 min · West Highway 71
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Continue on East State Highway 71
42 mi · 57 min · East State Highway 71
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Keep slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Young Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Young Street
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Continue straight
47.2 mi · 51 min
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
1347 ft · 19 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
71.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min · United States Highway 87
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Continue on South Bryant Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on South Koenigheim Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street
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Continue on North Bryant Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 87 North
23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue straight
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North
44.3 mi · 44 min · US Highway 87 North
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Take the exit slight right
2003 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
2009 ft · 55 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
633 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Stanton
136 m · 11 sec
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Continue on North I-20 Service Road
707 ft · 12 sec · North I-20 Service Road
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Continue on East Business I-20
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Business I-20
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Continue on East Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Front Street
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Turn left onto South Saint Mary Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Saint Mary Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Mary Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Stanton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
United States Highway 87
Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
71.2 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Sunny near Stanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Stanton?
The road trip is about 313.2 miles (504 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.5 miles from Montopolis and 156.6 miles from Stanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275 miles (442.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 5:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.76 one way or $83.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Sunny near Stanton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 275.02 mi (442.6 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 Stanton
City in Texas
| Population | 3,056 |
| Coordinates | 32.1292900, -101.7884600 |
| Altitude | 812 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanton (-101.78846, 32.12929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $41.76 | $83.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.98 | $93.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.73 | $101.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.12 | $88.25 |
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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