How far is Timpson, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Timpson, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 258.5 miles (416 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Timpson and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timpson and Montopolis.
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Start on Ross Graves Drive
62 m · 9 sec · Ross Graves Drive
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Turn left onto Bear Drive
118 m · 9 sec · Bear Drive
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Turn right onto Jacob Street
1244 ft · 28 sec · Jacob Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
23.2 mi · 27 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive
6 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1144 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto South Fredonia Street
2171 ft · 37 sec · South Fredonia Street
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Continue on West State Highway 7
51.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min · West State Highway 7
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Turn right onto 5th Street
39 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Houston Avenue
60 m · 6 sec · East Houston Avenue
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
88 m · 9 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Goliad Avenue
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Turn left
145.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto State Highway 71 East
125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway
2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard
1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Airport Boulevard
2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
552 ft · 9 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 Timpson and Montopolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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145 mi · 02h 45m
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 Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Timpson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Timpson to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 258.5 miles (416 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from Timpson and 130.1 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.46 one way or $68.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Timpson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madisonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Timpson and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 226.24 mi (364.1 km).
#1 Timpson
City in Shelby County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,130 |
| Coordinates | 31.9037800, -94.3952000 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $34.46 | $68.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.78 | $77.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.87 | $83.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.42 | $72.83 |
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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