How far is Donna, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Donna, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 328.5 miles (528.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.3 miles (454.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
328.52 mi
05h 01m
Flight
282.27 mi
454.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.27 mi
Kilometers
454.27 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.52 mi
Kilometers
528.7 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM CDT
Return by in Donna
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Donna
2026-04-22T21:48
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Donna
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
George West
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Donna
153.4 mi
02h 30m
To Montopolis
175.2 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE
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 Donna and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 11th Street

    7 m · 8 sec · South 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hooks Avenue

    776 ft · 17 sec · Hooks Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Expressway 83

    2696 ft · 54 sec · West Expressway 83

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 West, US 83 West

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  17. 17

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  19. 19

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  20. 20

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  21. 21

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  26. 26

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 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 Donna 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 46%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 10%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 7%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 4%
Nueces Street
11.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
282.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George West
02h 30m from Donna
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Donna 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 Donna to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 328.5 miles (528.7 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.4 miles from Donna and 175.2 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 282.3 miles (454.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 6:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.80 one way or $87.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Donna and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 282.27 mi (454.27 km).

Donna

#1 Donna

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States

Population16,316
Coordinates26.1703500, -98.0519500
Altitude28
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: South 11th Street (-98.051921, 26.170346)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 529 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.59 gal
43.88 L · about $43.80
Round trip
$87.60
23.18 gal · 87.76 L
Estimated CO2
103 kg one way
Round trip: 206 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.80 $87.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.28 $98.56
Premium $4.59 $53.21 $106.42
Diesel $3.99 $46.28 $92.56

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 Donna and Montopolis. The current time is 21:48:37.

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.