How far is Mission, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Mission, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 330.1 miles (531.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.9 miles (452.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
330.11 mi
05h 02m
Flight
280.93 mi
452.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.93 mi
Kilometers
452.12 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.11 mi
Kilometers
531.26 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM CDT
Return by in Mission
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mission
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mission
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
George West
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Mission
154.2 mi
02h 31m
To Montopolis
176 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
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 Mission and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Tom Landry Street

    41 m · 10 sec · East Tom Landry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Conway Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Conway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 83 Exwy Service Road

    47 m · 3 sec · US 83 Exwy Service Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Expressway 83

    3058 ft · 1 min · East Expressway 83

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 2 East, US 83 East

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  17. 17

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  19. 19

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  20. 20

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  21. 21

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  22. 22

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

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  26. 26

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  27. 27

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  31. 31

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mission 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
32 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 45%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 10%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 7%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 4%
Nueces Street
11.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
280.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George West
02h 31m from Mission
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mission 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 Mission to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 330.1 miles (531.3 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from Mission and 176 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 280.9 miles (452.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 6:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.03 one way or $88.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mission and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mission and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 280.93 mi (452.12 km).

Mission

#1 Mission

A city in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Population84,496
Coordinates26.2159100, -98.3252900
Altitude43
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 Tom Landry Street (-98.325299, 26.215856)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.65 gal
44.09 L · about $44.03
Round trip
$88.05
23.3 gal · 88.18 L
Estimated CO2
103.5 kg one way
Round trip: 207.1 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.03 $88.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.54 $99.07
Premium $4.59 $53.49 $106.97
Diesel $3.99 $46.52 $93.04

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 Mission and Montopolis. The current time is 23:39:41.

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.