How far is Newton, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Newton, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 273 miles (439.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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
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City in Grimes County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Montopolis.
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Start on East Street
72 m · 17 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Court Street
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Continue straight
114.6 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Continue on State Highway 30 West
46.6 mi · 54 min · State Highway 30 West
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158
1.1 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158
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Continue on Boonville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road
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Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway
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Continue on West William J Bryan Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway
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Turn left onto West State Highway 21
71.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West State Highway 21
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto State Highway 71 East
125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway
2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard
1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Airport Boulevard
2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
148 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Montopolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Court Street
Continue straight
115 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Newton and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 273 miles (439.4 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Bedias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.4 miles from Newton and 136.6 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 7:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.39 one way or $72.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newton and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Bedias
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 Bedias.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 237.74 mi (382.6 km).
#1 Newton
City in Newton County, Mississippi
| Population | 2,329 |
| Coordinates | 30.8485300, -93.7574000 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $36.39 | $72.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.95 | $81.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.21 | $88.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.45 | $76.91 |
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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