How far is Springtown, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Springtown, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.86 mi
03h 32m
Flight
188.12 mi
302.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.12 mi
Kilometers
302.75 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.86 mi
Kilometers
363.48 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 3:04 PM CDT
Return by in Springtown
Wed, Apr 22, 6:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springtown
2026-04-22T11:31
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 3:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springtown
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
Lacy-Lakeview
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Springtown
109 mi
01h 46m
To Montopolis
116.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
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 Springtown and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1067 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    19 mi · 22 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    2904 ft · 53 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Jacksboro Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Jacksboro Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Henderson Street

    2422 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout

    34 m · 2 sec · North Henderson Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Henderson Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on East Lancaster Avenue

    1384 ft · 27 sec · East Lancaster Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Freeway

    28 m · 2 sec · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    667 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    83.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  17. 17

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springtown and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 40%
South Freeway
83.9 mi · 37%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 2%
Jacksboro Highway
4.53 mi · 2%
US 183 South
3.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

83.9 mi · 01h 27m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
188.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lacy-Lakeview
01h 46m from Springtown
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springtown 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 Springtown to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Lacy-Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109 miles from Springtown and 116.8 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.12 one way or $60.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springtown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Lacy-Lakeview

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lacy-Lakeview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacy-Lakeview.

BUS

Waco, TX

9 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

35 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

64 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

82 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springtown and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 188.12 mi (302.75 km).

Springtown

#1 Springtown

City in Texas, United States of America

Population2,811
Coordinates32.9659600, -97.6836400
Altitude262
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: North Main Street (-97.683786, 32.965938)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.17 L · about $30.12
Round trip
$60.24
15.94 gal · 60.34 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.12 $60.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.89 $67.78
Premium $4.59 $36.59 $73.18
Diesel $3.99 $31.82 $63.65

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Springtown and Montopolis. The current time is 11:31:28.

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.