How far is Pinehurst, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Pinehurst, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.37 mi
04h 16m
Flight
234.08 mi
376.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.08 mi
Kilometers
376.71 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.37 mi
Kilometers
428.68 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, Nov 7, 2:21 PM CST
Return by in Pinehurst
Sat, Nov 7, 6:37 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-11-07T10:04
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, Nov 7, 2:21 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CST

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

Leave by
8:28 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinehurst
9:00 PM CST
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
Katy
TX

City in Texas, United States; within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area

From Pinehurst
133 mi
02h 08m
To Montopolis
133.3 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 1:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Strickland Drive

    2080 ft · 43 sec · Strickland Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on West Park Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West I-10 Service Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    83 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Katy Freeway

    74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway

  8. 8

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

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  12. 12

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

    2773 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  15. 15

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinehurst 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
20 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
104 mi · 39%
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 29%
Katy Freeway
74.4 mi · 28%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 1%
Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 1%
West Park Avenue
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Continue straight

83 mi · 01h 35m

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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
234.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Katy
02h 08m from Pinehurst
Leave By
8:28 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pinehurst and Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Katy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133 miles from Pinehurst and 133.3 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.34 one way or $66.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pinehurst and Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Katy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Katy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Freeman Town Park

Richmond , TX
601 Burnet St, Richmond, TX 77469
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews City park
Katy Visitors Center
Practical stop 2.2 mi away

Katy Visitors Center

Katy , TX
5718 2nd St, Katy, TX 77493
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Local government office,Visitor center
Katy City Hall
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

Katy City Hall

Katy , TX
901 Avenue C, Katy, TX 77493
Rating 3.5/5 14 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Houston Police Department Westside
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Houston Police Department Westside

Houston , TX
3203 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77082
Rating 2.8/5 75 reviews Police department,Police station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Katy.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Houston

44 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

44 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

112 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 234.08 mi (376.71 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Pinehurst

Pinehurst is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.1071500, -93.7746100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#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: Strickland Drive (-93.774761, 30.10704)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.58 L · about $33.34
Round trip
$66.68
18.8 gal · 71.16 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $33.34 $66.68
Mid-grade $4.06 $38.17 $76.35
Premium $4.44 $41.73 $83.45
Diesel $5.65 $53.12 $106.24

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinehurst and Montopolis. The current time is 10:04:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.