How far is Cedar Hill, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Cedar Hill, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.13 mi
02h 59m
Flight
167.72 mi
269.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.72 mi
Kilometers
269.92 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.13 mi
Kilometers
307.6 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Hill
2026-04-22T18:56
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Hill
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
Lorena
TX

City in Texas

From Cedar Hill
93.8 mi
01h 29m
To Montopolis
97.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight 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 Cedar Hill and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hill and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Street

    23 m · 7 sec · Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Houston Street

    1686 ft · 49 sec · Houston Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    1126 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Highway 67

    1851 ft · 31 sec · South Highway 67

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 67 South

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South J Elmer Weaver Freeway

    20.3 mi · 23 min · South J Elmer Weaver Freeway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Baugh Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Baugh Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East College Street

    552 ft · 15 sec · East College Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Sparks Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Sparks Street

  10. 10

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

    772 ft · 15 sec · South Parkway Drive

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    148 m · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    808 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    806 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    57.6 mi · 58 min

  15. 15

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  18. 18

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Hill 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 47%
I 35W South
57.7 mi · 30%
South J Elmer Weaver Freeway
20.3 mi · 11%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
167.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lorena
01h 29m from Cedar Hill
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Cedar Hill and 97.4 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.47 one way or $50.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Lorena

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

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

RAIL

McGregor

19 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

20 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

35 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

57 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Hill and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 167.72 mi (269.92 km).

Cedar Hill

#1 Cedar Hill

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population47,820
Coordinates32.5884700, -96.9561200
Altitude253
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: Cedar Street (-96.956126, 32.58868)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.53 L · about $25.47
Round trip
$50.94
13.48 gal · 51.06 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.47 $50.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.66 $57.32
Premium $4.59 $30.94 $61.89
Diesel $3.99 $26.91 $53.83

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Hill and Montopolis. The current time is 18:56:53.

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.