How far is Poth, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Poth, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
97.98 mi
01h 39m
Flight
84.43 mi
135.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.43 mi
Kilometers
135.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.98 mi
Kilometers
157.68 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sun, Apr 12, 2:39 PM CDT
Return by in Poth
Sun, Apr 12, 4:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poth
2026-04-12T13:00
Arrive Montopolis
Sun, Apr 12, 2:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poth
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
Seguin
TX

City in and the county seat of Guadalupe County, Texas, United States

From Poth
53.5 mi
00h 49m
To Montopolis
44.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
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 Poth and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Storts Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Storts Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    4.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 181 South

  3. 3

    Continue on 10th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    115 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Standish Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Standish Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Bluebonnet Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · Bluebonnet Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chihuahua East

    60 m · 6 sec · Chihuahua East

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Seguin Road

    3078 ft · 1 min · Seguin Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 775

    14.9 mi · 20 min · Farm to Market Road 775

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Interstate 10

    140 m · 13 sec · West Interstate 10

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North

    527 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Pickle Parkway

    37.3 mi · 33 min · Pickle Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  20. 20

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  21. 21

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poth 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
37.3 mi · 38%
Farm to Market Road 775
14.9 mi · 15%
I 10 East
12.5 mi · 13%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 12%
US Highway 181 South
4.37 mi · 4%
Standish Street
3.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Continue on Pickle Parkway

37.3 mi · 00h 33m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seguin
00h 49m from Poth
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Poth 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 Poth to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Seguin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Poth and 44.5 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seguin

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

35 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

52 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

80 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poth and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 84.43 mi (135.87 km).

Poth

#1 Poth

Town of the United States

Population2,332
Coordinates29.0696900, -98.0819500
Altitude123
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: US 181 (-98.08203, 29.069577)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.09 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.15
6.92 gal · 26.18 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.08 $26.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.71 $29.42
Premium $4.59 $15.88 $31.77
Diesel $3.99 $13.82 $27.63

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 Poth and Montopolis. The current time is 13:00:35.

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.