How far is Oyster Creek, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Oyster Creek, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
213.5 mi
03h 26m
Flight
165.56 mi
266.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.56 mi
Kilometers
266.45 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.5 mi
Kilometers
343.6 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 11:54 PM CDT
Return by in Oyster Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Creek
2026-04-18T20:27
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 11:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oyster Creek
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Eagle Lake
TX

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Oyster Creek
94.6 mi
01h 43m
To Montopolis
118.9 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Creek and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Allen Road

    859 ft · 38 sec · Allen Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Oyster Creek Bend Road

    119 m · 21 sec · Oyster Creek Bend Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto FM 523

    1.6 mi · 2 min · FM 523

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East State Highway 332

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 332

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 332

    671 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 228

    1183 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 228

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 332 West

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 332 West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Brooks Street

    29.4 mi · 44 min · North Brooks Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 90A West

    5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90A West

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 90A

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    5.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90A

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Boothe Drive

    1844 ft · 52 sec · Boothe Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on South McCarty Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South McCarty Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    7.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 90A

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 71

    9.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 71

  24. 24

    Turn left onto I-10 Service Road

    136 m · 9 sec · I-10 Service Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  30. 30

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  34. 34

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  36. 36

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  37. 37

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  38. 38

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Creek 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
39 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 36%
North Brooks Street
29.4 mi · 14%
US Highway 90A
21.9 mi · 10%
Main Street
11.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 71
9.8 mi · 5%
State Highway 332 West
7.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle Lake
01h 43m from Oyster Creek
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oyster Creek 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 Oyster Creek to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Eagle Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Oyster Creek and 118.9 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.46 one way or $56.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oyster Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle Lake

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

63 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

95 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

95 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Creek and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 165.56 mi (266.45 km).

Oyster Creek

#1 Oyster Creek

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Population1,212
Coordinates29.0030200, -95.3318800
Altitude2
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: Allen Road (-95.331873, 29.002744)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.52 L · about $28.46
Round trip
$56.91
15.06 gal · 57.04 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.46 $56.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.02 $64.04
Premium $4.59 $34.57 $69.14
Diesel $3.99 $30.07 $60.13

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oyster Creek and Montopolis. The current time is 20:27:14.

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.