How far is Henrietta, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Henrietta, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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
272.38 mi
04h 37m
Flight
248.7 mi
400.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.7 mi
Kilometers
400.25 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.38 mi
Kilometers
438.35 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM CDT
Return by in Henrietta
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henrietta
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henrietta
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
Itasca
TX

City in Texas, U.

From Henrietta
143.1 mi
02h 18m
To Montopolis
129.2 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SSE
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 Henrietta and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Wichita Street

    1 m · 5 sec · East Wichita Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Bridge Street

    930 ft · 23 sec · North Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Omega Street

    613 ft · 23 sec · West Omega Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Graham Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Graham Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 148 South

    981 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 148 South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US Highway 287 South

    144 m · 13 sec · US Highway 287 South

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    962 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    84.4 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South

    2952 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    4 mi · 4 min · I 35W TEXpress

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North South Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  16. 16

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 33%
US Highway 287 South
84.7 mi · 31%
North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 31%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 2%
North Freeway
4.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North South Freeway

Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

84.6 mi · 01h 28m

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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
248.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
02h 18m from Henrietta
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Henrietta 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 Henrietta to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.1 miles from Henrietta and 129.2 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.32 one way or $72.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Itasca and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Milford City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Court

Milford , TX
107 S Main St, Milford, TX 76670
Rating 1.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

30 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

68 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Waco, TX

68 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Union Station

76 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henrietta and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 248.7 mi (400.25 km).

Henrietta

#1 Henrietta

City in Texas, USA

Population3,133
Coordinates33.8173200, -98.1953200
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#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: North Bridge Street (-98.195338, 33.81734)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.38 L · about $36.32
Round trip
$72.63
19.22 gal · 72.76 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.32 $72.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.86 $81.72
Premium $4.59 $44.12 $88.24
Diesel $3.99 $38.37 $76.75

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 Henrietta and Montopolis. The current time is 21:59:40.

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.