How far is Maypearl, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Maypearl, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.5 miles (239 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.32 mi
02h 35m
Flight
148.53 mi
239.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.53 mi
Kilometers
239.04 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.32 mi
Kilometers
267.66 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Mon, May 4, 5:43 PM CDT
Return by in Maypearl
Mon, May 4, 8:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maypearl
2026-05-04T15:08
Arrive Montopolis
Mon, May 4, 5:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maypearl
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Bruceville-Eddy
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Maypearl
81.3 mi
01h 17m
To Montopolis
85 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    13 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward FM 66: Itasca

    1683 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    41.3 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maypearl 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 54%
FM 66
41.6 mi · 25%
North Main Street
13.8 mi · 8%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 3%
US 183 South
3.12 mi · 2%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
148.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bruceville-Eddy
01h 17m from Maypearl
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maypearl and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bruceville-Eddy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Maypearl and 85 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 148.5 miles (239 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.18 one way or $44.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maypearl and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Bruceville-Eddy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bruceville-Eddy, 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 Bruceville-Eddy.

RAIL

McGregor

21 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

25 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Waco, TX

30 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Killeen, Texas

50 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maypearl and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 148.53 mi (239.04 km).

Maypearl

#1 Maypearl

City in Ellis County, Texas, United States

Population1,046
Coordinates32.3132000, -97.0116700
Altitude162
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: North Main Street (-97.011776, 32.313262)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.22 L · about $22.18
Round trip
$44.37
11.74 gal · 44.44 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.18 $44.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.96 $49.92
Premium $4.59 $26.95 $53.90
Diesel $3.99 $23.44 $46.88

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Maypearl and Montopolis. The current time is 15:08:09.

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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.