How far is Montopolis, TX from Edgewood, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Edgewood, TX is about 247.9 miles (399 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Edgewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Edgewood.
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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
47.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport
2359 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 19 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 148
1529 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto FM 148
2.2 mi · 3 min · FM 148
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Turn right onto West Moore Avenue
17.7 mi · 21 min · West Moore Avenue
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Continue on Houston Street
2624 ft · 34 sec · Houston Street
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Continue on Goodnight Boulevard
6.1 mi · 7 min · Goodnight Boulevard
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Continue on West Pine Street
2312 ft · 37 sec · West Pine Street
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Turn left onto South Houston Street
1005 ft · 20 sec · South Houston Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Houston Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Edgewood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 Edgewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Edgewood?
The road trip is about 247.9 miles (399 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Montopolis and 123.8 miles from Edgewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Edgewood.
Stop Ideas Near West
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 West.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 200.21 mi (322.21 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 |
#2 Edgewood
Town in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,565 |
| Coordinates | 32.6981800, -95.8852400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgewood (-95.88524, 32.69818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.07 | $66.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.21 | $74.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.17 | $80.34 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.94 | $69.88 |
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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