How far is Booker, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Booker, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 527.9 miles (849.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 459.4 miles (739.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
527.83 mi
08h 35m
Flight
459.39 mi
739.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
459.39 mi
Kilometers
739.32 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
527.83 mi
Kilometers
849.46 km
Drive Time
08h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM CDT
Return by in Booker
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Booker
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:35 PM to 4:05 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Booker
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Henrietta
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Booker
281.4 mi
04h 17m
To Montopolis
246.4 mi
04h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
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 Booker and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 2nd Avenue

    1729 ft · 53 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Edinburgh Road

    25.4 mi · 28 min · Edinburgh Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    98.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Avenue F Northwest

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  14. 14

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South

    2952 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    4 mi · 4 min · I 35W TEXpress

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North South Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  25. 25

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  31. 31

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 20%
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 17%
North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 16%
US Highway 287
54.4 mi · 10%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 8%
Edinburgh Road
25.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

98.7 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.5 mi
459.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
04h 17m from Booker
Leave By
6:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Booker 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 Booker to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 527.9 miles (849.5 km) and usually takes 08h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 281.4 miles from Booker and 246.4 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 459.4 miles (739.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.40 one way or $140.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Booker and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

100 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Ardmore station

106 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Booker and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 459.39 mi (739.32 km).

Booker

#1 Booker

Town of the United States

Population1,437
Coordinates36.4533600, -100.5373700
Altitude863
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 2nd Avenue (-100.53737, 36.453422)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 849 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.63 gal
70.51 L · about $70.40
Round trip
$140.81
37.26 gal · 141.02 L
Estimated CO2
165.6 kg one way
Round trip: 331.1 kg / 730 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $70.40 $140.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $79.21 $158.43
Premium $4.59 $85.53 $171.06
Diesel $3.99 $74.39 $148.78

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 Booker and Montopolis. The current time is 23:39:15.

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.