How far is Taylor, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Taylor, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.42 mi
00h 38m
Flight
28.15 mi
45.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.15 mi
Kilometers
45.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.42 mi
Kilometers
53.78 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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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 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM CDT
Return by in Taylor
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-22T21:52
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Pflugerville
TX

The most populous city in Travis County, Texas.

From Taylor
17.8 mi
00h 19m
To Montopolis
15.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Taylor and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    136 m · 20 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Talbot Street

    710 ft · 22 sec · Talbot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    6.8 mi · 8 min · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 130 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville

    926 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville

    1360 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    10 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 290 Toll West: Austin

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Manor Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Manor Expressway

  12. 12

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

    2213 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2609 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
10 mi · 30%
West 2nd Street
9.34 mi · 28%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 14%
Manor Expressway
3.66 mi · 11%
Chris Kelley Boulevard
2.08 mi · 6%
US 183 South
1.61 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

10 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pflugerville
00h 19m from Taylor
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylor 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 Taylor to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pflugerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Taylor and 15.6 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pflugerville

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

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

RAIL

Austin

23 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

25 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

69 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

77 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 28.15 mi (45.31 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

City in Texas, United States

Population17,921
Coordinates30.5707600, -97.4094400
Altitude172
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 4th Street (-97.409429, 30.570664)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.02 $10.03
Premium $4.59 $5.42 $10.83
Diesel $3.99 $4.71 $9.42

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 Taylor and Montopolis. The current time is 21:52:15.

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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.