How far is Liberty, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Liberty, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 300.6 miles (483.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.1 miles (425 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m 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
300.55 mi
05h 34m
Flight
264.05 mi
424.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.05 mi
Kilometers
424.95 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.55 mi
Kilometers
483.69 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 AM CDT
Return by in Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-04-18T20:36
Arrive Montopolis
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty
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
Oak Valley
TX

Human settlement in Navarro County, Texas, United States of America

From Liberty
151.9 mi
02h 47m
To Montopolis
148.7 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    77 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 1617

    1.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 1617

  3. 3

    Continue on West Liberty Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · West Liberty Road

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 1617

    2.9 mi · 11 min · County Road 1617

  5. 5

    Continue on Liberty Road

    1710 ft · 1 min · Liberty Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Wood Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Wood Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto US Highway 271

    4.8 mi · 6 min · US Highway 271

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Northeast Loop 323

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Northeast Loop 323

  14. 14

    Continue on West Northwest Loop 323

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West Northwest Loop 323

  15. 15

    Continue on South Southwest Loop 323

    3046 ft · 43 sec · South Southwest Loop 323

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chandler Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West

  18. 18

    Continue on East Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    136 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 31 West

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  25. 25

    Continue on East Royall Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East

  27. 27

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  29. 29

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

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31

  30. 30

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 31

    17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  32. 32

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  36. 36

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

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  38. 38

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  39. 39

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  40. 40

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  42. 42

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  43. 43

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  45. 45

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  46. 46

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
47 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 30%
State Highway 31 East
31.2 mi · 10%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 6%
Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 4%
State Highway 31 West
9.66 mi · 3%
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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
264.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Valley
02h 47m from Liberty
Leave By
5:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty 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 Liberty to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 300.6 miles (483.7 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Oak Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.9 miles from Liberty and 148.7 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 264.1 miles (425 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 5:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Valley

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 Oak Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Jail
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Old City Jail

Corsicana , TX
207 W 5th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Corsicana Animal Shelter

Corsicana , TX
617 S 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.0/5 33 reviews City government office,Animal shelter
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Dawson Housing Authority

Dawson , TX
210 N Circle Dr, Dawson, TX 76639
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Valley.

BUS

Waco, TX

79 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

85 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

87 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

87 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 264.05 mi (424.95 km).

Liberty

#1 Liberty

City in Texas, United States, part of the Houston metro area

Population9,506
Coordinates32.8845800, -94.4482500
Altitude101
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: (-94.44824, 32.884476)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.15 L · about $40.10
Round trip
$80.19
21.22 gal · 80.3 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.10 $80.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.11 $90.23
Premium $4.59 $48.71 $97.42
Diesel $3.99 $42.37 $84.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Liberty and Montopolis. The current time is 20:36:10.

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.