How far is Wharton, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Wharton, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.99 mi
02h 09m
Flight
114.93 mi
184.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.93 mi
Kilometers
184.97 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.99 mi
Kilometers
214.03 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Return by in Wharton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wharton
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wharton
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
Fayetteville
TX

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

From Wharton
66.4 mi
01h 04m
To Montopolis
66.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wharton and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Milam Street

    34 m · 9 sec · West Milam Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Richmond Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South Richmond Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    14.2 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    29.3 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I-10 Service Road

    136 m · 9 sec · I-10 Service Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

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

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  12. 12

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

    2773 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  15. 15

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wharton 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 58%
South Richmond Road
2.87 mi · 2%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 2%
Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 1%
I-10 Service Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Airport Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
115 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 04m from Wharton
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wharton and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wharton to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Wharton and 66.5 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 115 miles (185 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wharton and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

68 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

90 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

112 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wharton and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 114.93 mi (184.97 km).

Wharton

#1 Wharton

City in Texas, USA

Population8,615
Coordinates29.3116400, -96.1027400
Altitude31
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: West Milam Street (-96.102749, 29.311615)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.76 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
9.38 gal · 35.52 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.72 $35.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.94 $39.88
Premium $4.59 $21.53 $43.06
Diesel $3.99 $18.73 $37.45

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 Wharton and Montopolis. The current time is 01:19:06.

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.