How far is Highland Park, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Highland Park, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.21 mi
03h 17m
Flight
186.62 mi
300.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.62 mi
Kilometers
300.34 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.21 mi
Kilometers
331.87 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM CDT
Return by in Highland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Park
2026-04-22T20:26
Arrive Montopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland Park
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
Beverly Hills
TX

Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Highland Park
101 mi
01h 38m
To Montopolis
105.2 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Highland Park and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Cornell Avenue

    90 m · 17 sec · Cornell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Byron Avenue

    129 m · 26 sec · Byron Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Beverly Drive

    1191 ft · 39 sec · Beverly Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Avenue

    1165 ft · 32 sec · Hillcrest Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Harvard Avenue

    128 m · 16 sec · Harvard Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cole Avenue

    114 m · 16 sec · Cole Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Monticello Avenue

    782 ft · 32 sec · Monticello Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Central Expressway

    2002 ft · 53 sec · North Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South

    1518 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway

    153 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway

    1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Young Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Harwood Street

    96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Canton Street

    2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

    1773 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

    607 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

    67 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

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

  24. 24

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  27. 27

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  33. 33

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Park 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 44%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 44%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 2%
US 183 South
3.12 mi · 2%
North Central Expressway
2.72 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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
186.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beverly Hills
01h 38m from Highland Park
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highland Park 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 Highland Park to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Beverly Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Highland Park and 105.2 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.51 one way or $55.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Highland Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Beverly Hills

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 Beverly Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 12.9 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 3.5 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly Hills.

BUS

Waco, TX

4 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

25 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

51 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

71 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 186.62 mi (300.34 km).

Highland Park

#1 Highland Park

Town in Texas

Population9,050
Coordinates32.8334600, -96.7919500
Altitude161
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: Cornell Avenue (-96.79195, 32.833505)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.55 L · about $27.51
Round trip
$55.02
14.56 gal · 55.1 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.51 $55.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.95 $61.91
Premium $4.59 $33.42 $66.84
Diesel $3.99 $29.07 $58.14

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 Highland Park and Montopolis. The current time is 20:26:56.

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.