How far is Sam Rayburn, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Sam Rayburn, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 281.5 miles (453 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Grimes County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sam Rayburn and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sam Rayburn and Montopolis.
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Start on the route
65 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Sam Rayburn Parkway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Parkway
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Turn right
8.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Gibson Street
102 mi · 1 hr 56 min · West Gibson Street
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Continue on 11th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 11th Street
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Continue on State Highway 30 West
46.6 mi · 54 min · State Highway 30 West
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158
1.1 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158
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Continue on Boonville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road
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Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway
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Continue on West William J Bryan Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway
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Turn left onto West State Highway 21
71.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West State Highway 21
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto State Highway 71 East
125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway
2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard
1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Airport Boulevard
2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
148 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sam Rayburn and Montopolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Gibson Street
Turn right onto West Gibson Street
102 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sam Rayburn and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sam Rayburn to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 281.5 miles (453 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Bedias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.1 miles from Sam Rayburn and 146.3 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 7:30 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.56 one way or $71.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sam Rayburn and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Bedias
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedias.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sam Rayburn and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 224.5 mi (361.3 km).
#1 Sam Rayburn
Sam Rayburn is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.0640800, -94.0357500 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.58 | $35.56 | $71.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $40.65 | $81.31 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $44.41 | $88.81 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $56.42 | $112.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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