How far is Spring, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Spring, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 158 miles (254.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
157.93 mi
02h 35m
Flight
136.28 mi
219.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.28 mi
Kilometers
219.32 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.93 mi
Kilometers
254.16 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM CDT
Return by in Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring
2026-04-22T20:10
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring
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
Burton
TX

Town in Washington County, Texas, US

From Spring
78 mi
01h 17m
To Montopolis
79.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hardy Road

    79 m · 19 sec · East Hardy Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Noble Street

    47 m · 9 sec · East Noble Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Hardy Road

    1712 ft · 36 sec · West Hardy Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Riley Fuzzel Road

    992 ft · 27 sec · West Riley Fuzzel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Spring Stuebner Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Spring Stuebner Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1779 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    1440 ft · 38 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Grand Parkway West

  9. 9

    Continue on North Grand Parkway West

    1517 ft · 26 sec · North Grand Parkway West

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1432 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Grand Parkway

    1846 ft · 34 sec · Grand Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll West

    2348 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway West

    21.4 mi · 22 min · North Grand Parkway West

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290: Austin, Houston

    1889 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 290 West, TX 6 North: Austin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    23 mi · 27 min · Northwest Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 290

    19 mi · 21 min · US Highway 290

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin

    53.4 mi · 1 hr

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Manor Expressway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South, US 183 North: Lockhart, Lampasas

    2213 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.1 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2609 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 290 West
75.5 mi · 48%
Northwest Freeway
23 mi · 15%
North Grand Parkway West
22.7 mi · 14%
US Highway 290
19 mi · 12%
Manor Expressway
5.6 mi · 4%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 290 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin

53.4 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burton
01h 17m from Spring
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spring 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 Spring to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 158 miles (254.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Burton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Spring and 79.9 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.05 one way or $42.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Spring and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Burton

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

59 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

59 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

89 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

112 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 136.28 mi (219.32 km).

Spring

#1 Spring

Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population54,298
Coordinates30.0799400, -95.4171600
Altitude37
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: East Hardy Road (-95.41694, 30.079978)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.1 L · about $21.05
Round trip
$42.10
11.14 gal · 42.2 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.05 $42.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.68 $47.37
Premium $4.59 $25.57 $51.14
Diesel $3.99 $22.24 $44.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring and Montopolis. The current time is 20:10:12.

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.