How far is Ranger, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Ranger, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
191.2 mi
03h 16m
Flight
164.52 mi
264.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.52 mi
Kilometers
264.77 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.2 mi
Kilometers
307.71 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Tue, May 12, 9:34 PM CDT
Return by in Ranger
Wed, May 13, 12:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ranger
2026-05-12T18:18
Arrive Montopolis
Tue, May 12, 9:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ranger
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
Evant
TX

Town of the United States

From Ranger
99.8 mi
01h 38m
To Montopolis
91.4 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Loop 254 East

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Loop 254 East

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 108 South, FM 919: Gordon, Stephenville

    742 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 20

    1003 ft · 30 sec · West Interstate 20

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 108

    22.2 mi · 33 min · State Highway 108

  7. 7

    Continue on North Graham Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Graham Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Graham Avenue

    3201 ft · 1 min · South Graham Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South State Highway 108

    1.2 km · 1 min · South State Highway 108

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 281

    17.4 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281

  11. 11

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Continue on North Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ranger 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 281
60.5 mi · 32%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 19%
183A Toll Road
29.1 mi · 15%
State Highway 108
22.2 mi · 12%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 10%
I 20 East
15 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 281

Continue on South US Highway 281

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evant
01h 38m from Ranger
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ranger and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Evant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.8 miles from Ranger and 91.4 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.51 one way or $51.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ranger and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Evant

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

52 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

56 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

71 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

88 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ranger and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 164.52 mi (264.77 km).

Ranger

#1 Ranger

City in Texas, United States

Population2,354
Coordinates32.4698500, -98.6789500
Altitude438
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: Loop 254 East (-98.679008, 32.469876)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.54 L · about $25.51
Round trip
$51.02
13.5 gal · 51.08 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.51 $51.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.70 $57.40
Premium $4.59 $30.99 $61.98
Diesel $3.99 $26.95 $53.91

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ranger and Montopolis. The current time is 18:18:17.

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.