How far is Clarendon, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Clarendon, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 434.3 miles (699 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 373.9 miles (601.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
434.31 mi
07h 04m
Flight
373.92 mi
601.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
373.92 mi
Kilometers
601.77 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
434.31 mi
Kilometers
698.96 km
Drive Time
07h 04m

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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 07h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Return by in Clarendon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarendon
2026-04-22T20:17
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:04 PM to 2:34 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
9:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarendon
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
Decatur
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Clarendon
234.7 mi
03h 32m
To Montopolis
199.6 mi
03h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 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 Clarendon and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Kearney Street

    24 m · 6 sec · South Kearney Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    27.1 mi · 29 min · East 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  4. 4

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  6. 6

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    2.8 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 Clarendon 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 24%
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 21%
North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 19%
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 19%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 9%
East 2nd Street
27.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

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
07h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.4 mi
373.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Decatur
03h 32m from Clarendon
Leave By
9:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarendon 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 Clarendon to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 434.3 miles (699 km) and usually takes 07h 04m 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?

Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 234.7 miles from Clarendon and 199.6 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 373.9 miles (601.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 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 $57.89 one way or $115.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarendon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Decatur

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 Decatur and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.8 mi away

Bridgeport Utility Billing

Bridgeport , TX
900 Thompson St, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
Boyd City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Boyd City Hall

Boyd , TX
100 Rock Island Ave, Boyd, TX 76023
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Paradise City Hall

Paradise , TX
218 Main St, Paradise, TX 76073
City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Decatur.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

59 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Union Station

89 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

89 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarendon and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 373.92 mi (601.77 km).

Clarendon

#1 Clarendon

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,788
Coordinates34.9378300, -100.8882000
Altitude833
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#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: South Kearney Street (-100.88833, 34.937887)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 699 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.32 gal
58.01 L · about $57.89
Round trip
$115.79
30.64 gal · 116.02 L
Estimated CO2
136.1 kg one way
Round trip: 272.3 kg / 600 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.89 $115.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.14 $130.28
Premium $4.59 $70.33 $140.67
Diesel $3.99 $61.17 $122.35

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 Clarendon and Montopolis. The current time is 20:17:12.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.