How far is Cresson, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Cresson, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 188.9 miles (304 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cresson and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cresson and Montopolis.
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Start on East US Highway 377 Business
9 m · 8 sec · East US Highway 377 Business
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Turn left onto State Highway 171
12.9 mi · 18 min · State Highway 171
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Continue on Weatherford Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Weatherford Highway
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Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 67 Truck North: Dallas
1811 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 67 North: Dallas
9.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
124 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35W
1752 ft · 48 sec · South Interstate 35W
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South
890 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
59.1 mi · 1 hr
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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 Cresson and Montopolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35W South
Merge slight left
59.1 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cresson and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cresson to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 188.9 miles (304 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Hewitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Cresson and 91.6 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.21 one way or $50.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cresson and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Hewitt
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cresson and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 158.24 mi (254.66 km).
#1 Cresson
City in Hood County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,665 |
| Coordinates | 32.5326400, -97.6178000 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| 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: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.21 | $50.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.36 | $56.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.63 | $53.27 |
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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