How far is Post, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Post, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.4 miles (478.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
335.43 mi
05h 23m
Flight
297.42 mi
478.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.42 mi
Kilometers
478.65 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.43 mi
Kilometers
539.82 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sun, Apr 12, 6:24 PM CDT
Return by in Post
Sun, Apr 12, 11:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Post
2026-04-12T13:00
Arrive Montopolis
Sun, Apr 12, 6:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Post
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
Santa Anna
TX

Texas

From Post
167.5 mi
02h 41m
To Montopolis
167.9 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    52 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    142 m · 23 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    2569 ft · 1 min · South Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 84

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 84

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  11. 11

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  17. 17

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  20. 20

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84
74.6 mi · 22%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 21%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 13%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 11%
183A Toll Road
29.1 mi · 9%
East Walnut Street
22.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

Continue on US Highway 84

74.6 mi · 01h 15m

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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
297.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Anna
02h 41m from Post
Leave By
6:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Post 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 Post to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Santa Anna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.5 miles from Post and 167.9 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 297.4 miles (478.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 6:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.74 one way or $89.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Post and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 297.42 mi (478.65 km).

Post

#1 Post

City in Garza County, Texas, United States

Population5,123
Coordinates33.1912200, -101.3790000
Altitude794
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: West Main Street (-101.378999, 33.191015)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 540 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.84 gal
44.81 L · about $44.74
Round trip
$89.49
23.68 gal · 89.62 L
Estimated CO2
105.2 kg one way
Round trip: 210.4 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.74 $89.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.34 $100.69
Premium $4.59 $54.36 $108.71
Diesel $3.99 $47.28 $94.55

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Post and Montopolis. The current time is 13:00:36.

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.