How far is Nixon, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Nixon, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
71.42 mi
01h 17m
Flight
67.57 mi
108.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.57 mi
Kilometers
108.74 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.42 mi
Kilometers
114.94 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM CDT
Return by in Nixon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nixon
2026-04-22T21:48
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nixon
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
Brownsboro
TX

Human settlement in Caldwell County, Texas, United States of America

From Nixon
35.7 mi
00h 38m
To Montopolis
35.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    18 m · 5 sec · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Nixon Avenue

    2723 ft · 60 sec · North Nixon Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  4. 4

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  5. 5

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  6. 6

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  11. 11

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 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 Nixon and Montopolis.

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
17 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 43%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 17%
US 183
10.1 mi · 14%
Pickle Parkway
9.81 mi · 14%
South Colorado Street
4.93 mi · 7%
Airport Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 80 North

Continue on State Highway 80 North

30.8 mi · 00h 35m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownsboro
00h 38m from Nixon
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nixon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Brownsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Nixon and 35.7 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nixon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Brownsboro

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

33 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

56 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

89 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

93 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nixon and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 67.57 mi (108.74 km).

Nixon

#1 Nixon

37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994)

Population2,508
Coordinates29.2674600, -97.7644400
Altitude119
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: East Central Avenue (-97.764443, 29.26747)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.54 L · about $9.52
Round trip
$19.05
5.04 gal · 19.08 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.52 $19.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.72 $21.43
Premium $4.59 $11.57 $23.14
Diesel $3.99 $10.06 $20.12

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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There is no time difference between Nixon and Montopolis. The current time is 21:48:32.

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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.