How far is Montopolis, TX from Copper Canyon, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Copper Canyon, TX is about 231.8 miles (373 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
231.78 mi
04h 11m
Flight
200.17 mi
322.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.17 mi
Kilometers
322.14 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.78 mi
Kilometers
373.02 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Copper Canyon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:01 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-18T18:49
Arrive Copper Canyon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
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
Northcrest
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Montopolis
116.1 mi
02h 05m
To Copper Canyon
115.6 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Copper Canyon.

  1. 1

    Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    67 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway

    1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    42 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 183 South

    1.1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South

  6. 6

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard

    145 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Anderson Lane

    2997 ft · 1 min · East Anderson Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1 mi · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    959 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    51.5 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

    16.3 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto North Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · North Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 407: Argyle, Justin

    1247 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West FM 407

    9.7 mi · 14 min · West FM 407

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Chinn Chapel Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Chinn Chapel Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Woodland Drive

    1891 ft · 1 min · Woodland Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Woodglen Drive

    1154 ft · 56 sec · West Woodglen Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Oak Ridge Trail

    1370 ft · 60 sec · Oak Ridge Trail

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Ridge Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
123 mi · 53%
I 35W
51.5 mi · 22%
West FM 407
9.69 mi · 4%
Bergstrom Expressway
9.07 mi · 4%
North Freeway
8.86 mi · 4%
I 35W TEXpress
8.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
200.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northcrest
02h 05m from Montopolis
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Copper Canyon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Copper Canyon?

The road trip is about 231.8 miles (373 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Northcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Montopolis and 115.6 miles from Copper Canyon.

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

The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.91 one way or $61.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Copper Canyon.

Stop Ideas Near Northcrest

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

10 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

36 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

83 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Copper Canyon. Straight-line distance: 200.17 mi (322.14 km).

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#1 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
Copper Canyon

#2 Copper Canyon

Town of the United States

Population1,533
Coordinates33.0959500, -97.0966800
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Copper Canyon (-97.09668, 33.09595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.96 L · about $30.91
Round trip
$61.82
16.36 gal · 61.92 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.91 $61.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.78 $69.56
Premium $4.59 $37.55 $75.11
Diesel $3.99 $32.66 $65.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Copper Canyon. The current time is 18:49:12.

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.