How far is Knox City, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Knox City, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knox City and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knox City and Montopolis.
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Start on East Main Street
14 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Central Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 6
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 6
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Continue on Grand Central Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Grand Central Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 6
12.7 mi · 19 min · State Highway 6
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Continue on Union Avenue
18.2 mi · 27 min · Union Avenue
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Turn right
600 ft · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
1509 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue
32.5 mi · 35 min · Commercial Avenue
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Continue straight
42.2 mi · 48 min
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Continue straight
1 km · 46 sec
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Turn left
11.4 mi · 13 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
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knox City and Montopolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Commercial Avenue
Continue straight
42.2 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Knox City and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Montopolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knox City to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Bangs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Knox City and 144.5 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 7:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.23 one way or $78.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knox City and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Montopolis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knox City and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 252.43 mi (406.25 km).
#1 Knox City
City in Knox County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,120 |
| Coordinates | 33.4181500, -99.8189800 |
| Altitude | 466 |
| 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: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.23 | $78.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.14 | $88.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.65 | $95.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.45 | $82.89 |
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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