How far is Montopolis, TX from Corsicana, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Corsicana, TX is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
162.3 mi
02h 59m
Flight
146.94 mi
236.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.94 mi
Kilometers
236.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.3 mi
Kilometers
261.2 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corsicana
Tue, May 12, 9:41 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Wed, May 13, 12:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Corsicana
Tue, May 12, 9:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
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
Troy
TX

City in Bell County, Texas

From Montopolis
81.3 mi
01h 29m
To Corsicana
81 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

    1323 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Waco Drive

    1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 31

    16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  21. 21

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 31

    21.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 31

  23. 23

    Continue on West 7th Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West 7th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 15th Street

    1789 ft · 47 sec · South 15th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 3rd Avenue

    755 ft · 20 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North 13th Street

    76 m · 7 sec · North 13th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 13th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
89.8 mi · 55%
State Highway 31
38.7 mi · 24%
Bergstrom Expressway
9.07 mi · 6%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
5.99 mi · 4%
Hubbard Bypass
5.33 mi · 3%
East US Highway 84
2.74 mi · 2%
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 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
147 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 29m from Montopolis
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Sunny near Corsicana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Montopolis and 81 miles from Corsicana.

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

The direct path is about 147 miles (236.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Temple

13 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

27 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

42 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Waco, TX

42 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Corsicana. Straight-line distance: 146.94 mi (236.48 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
Corsicana

#2 Corsicana

City in Texas, USA

Population23,811
Coordinates32.0954300, -96.4688700
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Corsicana (-96.46887, 32.09543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.68 L · about $21.65
Round trip
$43.31
11.46 gal · 43.36 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.65 $43.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.36 $48.73
Premium $4.59 $26.31 $52.61
Diesel $3.99 $22.88 $45.76

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Corsicana. The current time is 18:42:12.

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.