How far is Friona, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Friona, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 476.5 miles (766.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 422.3 miles (679.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nolan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Friona and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friona and Montopolis.
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Start on West 11th Street
956 ft · 24 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue straight
24.8 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right
99 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North 1st Street
1623 ft · 42 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East American Boulevard
17.8 mi · 18 min · East American Boulevard
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Continue straight
8 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
42 mi · 44 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue Q
4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
737 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Lamar Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto State Highway 153
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on East Walnut Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
21.5 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
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Continue on US Highway 84 East
29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East
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Turn right
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 183
35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183
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Continue straight
2151 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road
14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 17 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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Friona and Montopolis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 84
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Friona 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 Friona to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 476.5 miles (766.8 km) and usually takes 07h 36m 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?
Blackwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236.8 miles from Friona and 239.7 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 422.3 miles (679.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 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 $63.52 one way or $127.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Friona and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Friona and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 422.36 mi (679.73 km).
#1 Friona
City in Parmer County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,774 |
| Coordinates | 34.6417300, -102.7241000 |
| Altitude | 1225 |
| 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: 767 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 56m |
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 | $63.52 | $127.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $71.48 | $142.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $77.17 | $154.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $67.12 | $134.24 |
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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