How far is Corsicana, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Corsicana, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Bell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corsicana and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corsicana and Montopolis.
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Start on North 13th Street
76 m · 8 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
755 ft · 20 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
1789 ft · 50 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn right onto West 7th Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on West State Highway 31
21.6 mi · 26 min · West State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Turn straight onto East Waco Drive
2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive
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Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.1 mi · 7 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 Corsicana and Montopolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Corsicana 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 Corsicana to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Corsicana and 83.1 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147 miles (236.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.69 one way or $43.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corsicana and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
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 Troy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corsicana and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 146.94 mi (236.48 km).
#1 Corsicana
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 23,811 |
| Coordinates | 32.0954300, -96.4688700 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.41 | $48.81 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.35 | $52.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.92 | $45.84 |
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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