How far is Celina, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Celina, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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City in McLennan County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Celina and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Celina and Montopolis.
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Start on West Pecan Street
55 m · 9 sec · West Pecan Street
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Turn left onto North Louisiana Drive
108 m · 11 sec · North Louisiana Drive
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on West FM 455
1456 ft · 33 sec · West FM 455
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Turn left onto FM 428
1.1 mi · 2 min · FM 428
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Keep slight right to continue on FM 428
1.3 km · 1 min · FM 428
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Turn left onto South Dallas Parkway
5.2 mi · 8 min · South Dallas Parkway
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Continue on South Dallas Parkway
2740 ft · 47 sec · South Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left
2429 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Dallas North Tollway
30.3 mi · 34 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
2277 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
100 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
584 ft · 12 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South
737 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
52.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard
1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
148 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Celina and Montopolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Celina 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 Celina to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Celina and 123 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 9:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.31 one way or $64.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Celina and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near West
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Celina and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 219.44 mi (353.16 km).
#1 Celina
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 20,114 |
| Coordinates | 33.3245600, -96.7844400 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $32.31 | $64.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.35 | $72.71 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.25 | $78.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.14 | $68.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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