How far is Montopolis, TX from Blossom, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Blossom, TX is about 315 miles (506.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.1 miles (437.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Blossom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Blossom.
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Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
67 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left
42 m · 11 sec
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Turn sharp left onto US Highway 183 South
1.1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard
145 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto East Anderson Lane
2997 ft · 1 min · East Anderson Lane
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Turn right onto North Interstate 35
1 mi · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
959 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
89.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
48.1 mi · 51 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 24, FM 1737: Commerce, Paris
743 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris
46.8 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit right
1000 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Loop 286
586 ft · 10 sec · Southwest Loop 286
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Continue on Southeast Loop 286
4.8 mi · 6 min · Southeast Loop 286
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Take the exit straight toward Southeast Loop 286
867 ft · 18 sec · Southeast Loop 286
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Turn right onto Lamar Avenue
103 m · 8 sec · Lamar Avenue
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Continue on Lamar Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on West Front Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto Chittem Street
67 m · 14 sec · Chittem Street
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Turn left onto Pyron Street
18 m · 3 sec · Pyron Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pyron Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Blossom.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
89.8 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Blossom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Blossom?
The road trip is about 315 miles (506.9 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Italy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.6 miles from Montopolis and 157.3 miles from Blossom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.1 miles (437.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 5:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.02 one way or $84.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Blossom.
Stop Ideas Near Italy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Italy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Blossom. Straight-line distance: 272.07 mi (437.86 km).
#1 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blossom (-95.38579, 33.6615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $42.02 | $84.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.28 | $94.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.05 | $102.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.40 | $88.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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