How far is Hackberry, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Hackberry, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206 miles (331.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
232.64 mi
03h 44m
Flight
206.07 mi
331.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.07 mi
Kilometers
331.63 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.64 mi
Kilometers
374.39 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sun, Apr 12, 6:27 PM CDT
Return by in Hackberry
Sun, Apr 12, 10:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hackberry
2026-04-12T14:42
Arrive Montopolis
Sun, Apr 12, 6:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hackberry
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
Ross
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Hackberry
114.4 mi
01h 52m
To Montopolis
118.2 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Price Circle

    815 ft · 38 sec · Price Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · King Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dallas Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dallas Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South

    1175 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    24.2 mi · 27 min · Dallas North Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    2277 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    100 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    584 ft · 12 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South

    737 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  17. 17

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hackberry 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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 39%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 39%
Dallas North Tollway
24.2 mi · 10%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 2%
US 183 South
3.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

89.3 mi · 01h 32m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
206 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
01h 52m from Hackberry
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hackberry 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 Hackberry to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.4 miles from Hackberry and 118.2 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 206 miles (331.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.03 one way or $62.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Hackberry and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Ross

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ross, 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 Ross.

BUS

Waco, TX

19 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

41 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

73 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hackberry and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 206.07 mi (331.63 km).

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#1 Hackberry

City in Lavaca County, Texas, United States of America

Population1,094
Coordinates33.1523400, -96.9177800
Altitude168
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: Price Circle (-96.918366, 33.152345)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.07 L · about $31.03
Round trip
$62.05
16.42 gal · 62.14 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.03 $62.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.91 $69.82
Premium $4.59 $37.69 $75.38
Diesel $3.99 $32.78 $65.57

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hackberry and Montopolis. The current time is 14:42:26.

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.