How far is Moody, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Moody, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.77 mi
01h 23m
Flight
76.13 mi
122.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.13 mi
Kilometers
122.52 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.77 mi
Kilometers
141.25 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sun, May 3, 5:26 PM CDT
Return by in Moody
Sun, May 3, 6:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moody
2026-05-03T16:03
Arrive Montopolis
Sun, May 3, 5:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moody
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
Jarrell
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Moody
40.8 mi
00h 41m
To Montopolis
47 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue D

    1 mi · 2 min · Avenue D

  2. 2

    Continue on South Lone Star Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Lone Star Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 317

    13.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 317

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    2930 ft · 1 min · East Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road

    106 m · 7 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 190 West

    818 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2580 ft · 34 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
53.1 mi · 61%
State Highway 317
13.3 mi · 15%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 5%
US 183 South
3.12 mi · 4%
North Main Street
2.77 mi · 3%
South Lone Star Parkway
1.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

52.6 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarrell
00h 41m from Moody
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moody and Clear near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Moody and 47 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moody and Clear near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Jarrell

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

34 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

35 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

38 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Temple

39 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moody and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 76.13 mi (122.52 km).

Moody

#1 Moody

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Population1,433
Coordinates31.3082300, -97.3614000
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
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#2 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
Start: Avenue D (-97.361395, 31.308229)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.72 L · about $11.71
Round trip
$23.43
6.2 gal · 23.44 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.71 $23.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.18 $26.36
Premium $4.59 $14.23 $28.46
Diesel $3.99 $12.38 $24.76

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Moody and Montopolis. The current time is 16:03:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.