How far is Ennis, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Ennis, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.09 mi
02h 52m
Flight
157.26 mi
253.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.26 mi
Kilometers
253.08 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.09 mi
Kilometers
288.22 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Fri, Apr 24, 4:04 PM CDT
Return by in Ennis
Fri, Apr 24, 6:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ennis
2026-04-24T13:11
Arrive Montopolis
Fri, Apr 24, 4:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ennis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lorena
TX

City in Texas

From Ennis
88.3 mi
01h 26m
To Montopolis
90.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ennis and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    27 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Kaufman Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kaufman Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Creechville Road

    945 ft · 18 sec · Creechville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Bardwell Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lake Bardwell Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lake Bardwell Drive

    4.7 mi · 7 min · West Lake Bardwell Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Sycamore Street

    1832 ft · 31 sec · Sycamore Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West State Highway 34

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West State Highway 34

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest State Highway 34

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest State Highway 34

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 34

    5.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 34

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2464 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dale Evans Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Dale Evans Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left

    740 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    48.3 mi · 48 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ennis and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 51%
Dale Evans Drive
49.7 mi · 28%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
State Highway 34
5.78 mi · 3%
West State Highway 34
4.86 mi · 3%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
157.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lorena
01h 26m from Ennis
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ennis and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Ennis to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Ennis and 90.8 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.88 one way or $47.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ennis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Lorena

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lorena, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

McGregor

19 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

20 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

35 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

57 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ennis and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 157.26 mi (253.08 km).

Ennis

#1 Ennis

City in Texas, USA

Population20,678
Coordinates32.3293100, -96.6252700
Altitude164
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: (-96.624992, 32.329449)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.92 L · about $23.88
Round trip
$47.77
12.64 gal · 47.84 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.88 $47.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.87 $53.75
Premium $4.59 $29.02 $58.03
Diesel $3.99 $25.24 $50.47

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Ennis and Montopolis. The current time is 13:11:53.

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.