How far is Stowell, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Stowell, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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
221.71 mi
03h 35m
Flight
200.32 mi
322.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.32 mi
Kilometers
322.39 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.71 mi
Kilometers
356.81 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Return by in Stowell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stowell
2026-04-22T23:31
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stowell
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
Sealy
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Stowell
110.7 mi
01h 47m
To Montopolis
111 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 Stowell and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gulfway Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Gulfway Drive

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    133.2 mi · 2 hr 31 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  9. 9

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

    2773 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stowell 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
17 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gulfway Drive
137 mi · 62%
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 35%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 1%
Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 1%
Airport Boulevard
0.75 mi
Bergstrom Expressway
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Gulfway Drive

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 31m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
200.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sealy
01h 47m from Stowell
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stowell 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 Stowell to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Sealy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Stowell and 111 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.55 one way or $59.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sealy

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Houston

76 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

76 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

101 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stowell and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 200.32 mi (322.39 km).

Stowell

#1 Stowell

City in Texas

Population1,756
Coordinates29.7899400, -94.3832400
Altitude7
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: Gulfway Drive (-94.383198, 29.789937)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.62 L · about $29.55
Round trip
$59.10
15.64 gal · 59.24 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.55 $59.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.25 $66.50
Premium $4.59 $35.90 $71.80
Diesel $3.99 $31.23 $62.45

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 Stowell and Montopolis. The current time is 23:31:21.

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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.