How far is Hallsville, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Hallsville, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 293 miles (471.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
293.01 mi
05h 00m
Flight
241.23 mi
388.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.23 mi
Kilometers
388.23 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.01 mi
Kilometers
471.55 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 16, 6:45 AM CDT
Return by in Hallsville
Thu, Apr 16, 11:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hallsville
2026-04-16T01:44
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 16, 6:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hallsville
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
Dawson
TX

Town of the United States

From Hallsville
139.5 mi
02h 30m
To Montopolis
153.5 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Central Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Central Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson

    1272 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson

    777 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 259 North

    1 km · 42 sec · US Highway 259 North

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 259 Business North

    1.3 mi · 1 min · US Highway 259 Business North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 31 East

    29.1 mi · 34 min · State Highway 31 East

  9. 9

    Continue on Chandler Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West

  11. 11

    Continue on East Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    136 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 31 West

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  18. 18

    Continue on East Royall Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31

  23. 23

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 31

    17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  25. 25

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  26. 26

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  33. 33

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  36. 36

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  39. 39

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hallsville 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
40 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 31%
State Highway 31 East
60.2 mi · 21%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 6%
I 20
15 mi · 5%
Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 4%
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 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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
241.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
02h 30m from Hallsville
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Hallsville and Partly Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hallsville to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 293 miles (471.5 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.5 miles from Hallsville and 153.5 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.07 one way or $78.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dawson

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

55 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

81 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

82 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Union Station

98 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hallsville and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 241.23 mi (388.23 km).

Hallsville

#1 Hallsville

City in Harrison County, Texas, United States of America

Population4,406
Coordinates32.5043200, -94.5740900
Altitude111
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 Central Street (-94.574118, 32.504317)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.34 gal
39.14 L · about $39.07
Round trip
$78.15
20.68 gal · 78.28 L
Estimated CO2
91.9 kg one way
Round trip: 183.8 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.07 $78.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.97 $87.93
Premium $4.59 $47.47 $94.94
Diesel $3.99 $41.29 $82.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hallsville and Montopolis. The current time is 01:44:42.

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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.