How far is Venus, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Venus, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.27 mi
02h 43m
Flight
155.26 mi
249.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.26 mi
Kilometers
249.86 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.27 mi
Kilometers
282.07 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM CDT
Return by in Venus
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Venus
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Venus
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
Bruceville-Eddy
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Venus
86.2 mi
01h 21m
To Montopolis
89 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°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 Venus and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    615 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North FM 157

    129 m · 10 sec · North FM 157

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West US Highway 67

    6.2 mi · 7 min · West US Highway 67

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Baugh Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Baugh Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East College Street

    552 ft · 15 sec · East College Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Sparks Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Sparks Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Parkway Drive

    772 ft · 15 sec · South Parkway Drive

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    148 m · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    808 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    806 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    57.6 mi · 58 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  16. 16

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Venus 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 52%
I 35W South
57.7 mi · 33%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
West US Highway 67
6.23 mi · 4%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 3%
US 183 South
3.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

57.6 mi · 00h 59m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bruceville-Eddy
01h 21m from Venus
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Venus 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 Venus to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Bruceville-Eddy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Venus and 89 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.35 one way or $46.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bruceville-Eddy

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

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

RAIL

McGregor

21 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

25 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Waco, TX

30 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Killeen, Texas

50 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Venus and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 155.26 mi (249.86 km).

Venus

#1 Venus

Town in Ellis and Johnson Counties in the U.

Population4,588
Coordinates32.4334700, -97.1025100
Altitude203
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: 2nd Street (-97.102631, 32.433702)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.41 L · about $23.35
Round trip
$46.71
12.36 gal · 46.82 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.35 $46.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.28 $52.55
Premium $4.59 $28.37 $56.74
Diesel $3.99 $24.68 $49.35

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 Venus and Montopolis. The current time is 19:31:24.

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.