How far is Shamrock, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Shamrock, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shamrock and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shamrock and Montopolis.
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Start on Reedsport Place
12 m · 6 sec · Reedsport Place
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Turn left onto Keysville Avenue
1845 ft · 55 sec · Keysville Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pleasant Run Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Pleasant Run Road
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Continue on East Pleasant Run Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Run Road
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Turn right onto North Beckley Avenue
3144 ft · 1 min · North Beckley Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South
1260 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
77.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
52.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard
1951 ft · 30 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 Shamrock and Montopolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35E South
Merge slight left
77.3 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shamrock 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 Shamrock to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Hewitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Shamrock and 94.3 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.13 one way or $50.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Shamrock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Hewitt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shamrock and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 169.53 mi (272.83 km).
#1 Shamrock
City in Texas
| Population | 1,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.5993000, -96.8875000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $3.78 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.28 | $56.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.53 | $61.06 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.55 | $53.11 |
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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