How far is Canton, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Canton, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.07 mi
03h 47m
Flight
192.76 mi
310.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.76 mi
Kilometers
310.21 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.07 mi
Kilometers
360.61 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, May 2, 8:42 PM CDT
Return by in Canton
Sun, May 3, 12:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-05-02T16:55
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, May 2, 8:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lacy-Lakeview
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Canton
110.3 mi
01h 53m
To Montopolis
113.8 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Dallas Street

    636 ft · 17 sec · East Dallas Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Trade Days Boulevard

    22.7 mi · 34 min · South Trade Days Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1315 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    136 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 31 West

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  8. 8

    Continue on East Royall Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31

  13. 13

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 31

    17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  15. 15

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  16. 16

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  23. 23

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton 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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 40%
South Trade Days Boulevard
23 mi · 10%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 8%
Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 5%
State Highway 31 East
9.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

52.6 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
192.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lacy-Lakeview
01h 53m from Canton
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Canton and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Lacy-Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Canton and 113.8 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.89 one way or $59.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canton and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Lacy-Lakeview

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lacy-Lakeview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 12.3 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacy-Lakeview.

BUS

Waco, TX

9 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

35 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

64 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

82 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 192.76 mi (310.21 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

Population3,941
Coordinates32.5565200, -95.8633000
Altitude154
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 Dallas Street (-95.863295, 32.556546)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.91 gal
29.93 L · about $29.89
Round trip
$59.78
15.82 gal · 59.86 L
Estimated CO2
70.3 kg one way
Round trip: 140.6 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.89 $59.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.63 $67.27
Premium $4.59 $36.31 $72.63
Diesel $3.99 $31.58 $63.17

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and Montopolis. The current time is 16:55:03.

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.