How far is Montopolis, TX from The Woodlands, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to The Woodlands, TX is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington County, Texas, US
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and The Woodlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and The Woodlands.
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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
11.6 mi · 14 min · State Highway 21 East
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Take the exit slight right
1830 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 290
12.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 290
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Continue on West Austin Street
32.9 mi · 37 min · West Austin Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East, TX 36 South: Houston, Bellville
1393 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 290 West
41.8 mi · 47 min · US Highway 290 West
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 Toll South: Grand Parkway
2269 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North: Grand Parkway
3125 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway West
18.8 mi · 20 min · North Grand Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward Gosling Road
1656 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Gosling Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Gosling Road
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Turn right onto Flintridge Drive
603 ft · 22 sec · Flintridge Drive
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Turn left onto South Panther Creek Drive
1570 ft · 43 sec · South Panther Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Woodlands Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodlands Parkway
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Turn left onto East Panther Creek Drive
637 ft · 23 sec · East Panther Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Pebble Cove Drive
1009 ft · 35 sec · Pebble Cove Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pebble Cove Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and The Woodlands.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 290 West
Merge slight left onto US Highway 290 West
41.8 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Woodlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to The Woodlands?
The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Burton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Montopolis and 76.6 miles from The Woodlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Woodlands.
Stop Ideas Near Burton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and The Woodlands. Straight-line distance: 131.58 mi (211.75 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 The Woodlands
A city in Montgomery County, Texas.
| Population | 93,847 |
| Coordinates | 30.1579900, -95.4893800 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Woodlands (-95.48938, 30.15799)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $20.41 | $40.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.96 | $45.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.79 | $49.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.56 | $43.12 |
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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