How far is Krum, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Krum, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
235.75 mi
03h 43m
Flight
210.23 mi
338.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.23 mi
Kilometers
338.33 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.75 mi
Kilometers
379.4 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Krum
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Krum
2026-04-22T21:46
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Krum
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 Krum
115.9 mi
01h 51m
To Montopolis
119.8 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Krum and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West McCart Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West McCart Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35

    2003 ft · 34 sec · North Interstate 35

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress

    16.7 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North South Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Krum 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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 38%
North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 36%
I 35W South
17.2 mi · 7%
I 35W TEXpress
16.7 mi · 7%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
210.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
01h 51m from Krum
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Krum 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 Krum to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 115.9 miles from Krum and 119.8 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.44 one way or $62.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Krum 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 Krum and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 210.23 mi (338.33 km).

Krum

#1 Krum

City

Population5,412
Coordinates33.2615100, -97.2380700
Altitude225
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: West McCart Street (-97.238059, 33.261532)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.49 L · about $31.44
Round trip
$62.88
16.64 gal · 62.98 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.44 $62.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.38 $70.75
Premium $4.59 $38.20 $76.39
Diesel $3.99 $33.22 $66.44

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 Krum and Montopolis. The current time is 21:46:49.

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.