How far is Lyford, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Lyford, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 319.5 miles (514.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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
319.49 mi
04h 46m
Flight
264.77 mi
426.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.77 mi
Kilometers
426.1 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.49 mi
Kilometers
514.17 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Fri, Apr 17, 10:37 AM CDT
Return by in Lyford
Fri, Apr 17, 3:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyford
2026-04-17T05:51
Arrive Montopolis
Fri, Apr 17, 10:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyford
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
Skidmore
TX

City in Nodaway County, Missouri

From Lyford
144.6 mi
02h 23m
To Montopolis
174.9 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 24 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 8th Street

    23 m · 8 sec · East 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1108 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1843 ft · 41 sec · East Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road

    2276 ft · 46 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min · U.S. Highway 77

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    11.6 mi · 13 min · U.S. Highway 77

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

    148 m · 18 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 10

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 79

    4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 18

    848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    2351 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    13.2 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    18.3 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore

    1275 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 359

    12.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 359

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South

  26. 26

    Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  31. 31

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  33. 33

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  34. 34

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  35. 35

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  39. 39

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  40. 40

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  43. 43

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  44. 44

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  45. 45

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyford 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
46 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
119 mi · 37%
US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 13%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 10%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 7%
State Highway 359
12.4 mi · 4%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

71.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
264.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skidmore
02h 23m from Lyford
Leave By
7:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lyford and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lyford to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 319.5 miles (514.2 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Skidmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.6 miles from Lyford and 174.9 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 7:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.59 one way or $85.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lyford and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyford and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 264.77 mi (426.1 km).

Lyford

#1 Lyford

City in Willacy County, Texas, United States

Population2,513
Coordinates26.4122900, -97.7897200
Altitude11
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: East Bulldog Avenue (-97.789719, 26.412236)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.68 L · about $42.59
Round trip
$85.18
22.54 gal · 85.36 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.59 $85.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.92 $95.84
Premium $4.59 $51.74 $103.48
Diesel $3.99 $45.00 $90.00

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyford and Montopolis. The current time is 05:51:08.

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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.