How far is Ransom Canyon, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Ransom Canyon, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 370.2 miles (595.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 326.2 miles (525 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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
370.19 mi
05h 56m
Flight
326.19 mi
524.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
326.19 mi
Kilometers
524.96 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
370.19 mi
Kilometers
595.76 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sun, May 31, 6:59 AM CDT
Return by in Ransom Canyon
Sun, May 31, 12:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ransom Canyon
2026-05-31T01:02
Arrive Montopolis
Sun, May 31, 6:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 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
5:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ransom Canyon
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
Novice
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Ransom Canyon
184.1 mi
02h 58m
To Montopolis
186.2 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ransom Canyon and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Mesquite Drive

    55 m · 10 sec · Mesquite Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highland Drive

    1405 ft · 1 min · Highland Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elm Drive

    126 m · 23 sec · Elm Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Johnston Road

    692 ft · 32 sec · Johnston Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 7000

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 7000

  6. 6

    Turn right onto FM 400

    5.6 mi · 10 min · FM 400

  7. 7

    Continue on North 20th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 20th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Division Street

    2276 ft · 56 sec · West Division Street

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto South Highway 84

    1019 ft · 28 sec · South Highway 84

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    775 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 2 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  18. 18

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

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

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

    737 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  24. 24

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  30. 30

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  33. 33

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  38. 38

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  41. 41

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ransom Canyon 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
42 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 20%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 19%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 12%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 10%
183A Toll Road
29.1 mi · 8%
East Walnut Street
22.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

73.9 mi · 01h 14m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
326.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novice
02h 58m from Ransom Canyon
Leave By
5:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ransom Canyon 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 Ransom Canyon to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 370.2 miles (595.8 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Novice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.1 miles from Ransom Canyon and 186.2 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 326.2 miles (525 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 5:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.35 one way or $98.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ransom Canyon and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 326.19 mi (524.96 km).

Ransom Canyon

#1 Ransom Canyon

Town of the United States

Population1,126
Coordinates33.5334200, -101.6796100
Altitude946
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: Mesquite Drive (-101.67984, 33.533499)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 596 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.06 gal
49.45 L · about $49.35
Round trip
$98.71
26.12 gal · 98.9 L
Estimated CO2
116.1 kg one way
Round trip: 232.1 kg / 512 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.35 $98.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.53 $111.06
Premium $4.59 $59.96 $119.92
Diesel $3.99 $52.15 $104.30

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Ransom Canyon and Montopolis. The current time is 01:02:15.

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