How far is Montopolis, TX from Fairview, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Fairview, TX is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192 miles (309 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
220.24 mi
04h 04m
Flight
191.99 mi
308.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.99 mi
Kilometers
308.98 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.24 mi
Kilometers
354.45 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Sun, Apr 12, 5:25 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Sun, Apr 12, 9:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-12T13:20
Arrive Fairview
Sun, Apr 12, 5:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 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
Bellmead
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Montopolis
110.4 mi
02h 02m
To Fairview
109.9 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.4 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Abilene

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 199: Henderson Street

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Henderson Street

    70 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Henderson Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Henderson Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout

    48 m · 3 sec · North Henderson Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street

    2453 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Jacksboro Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Jacksboro Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward Jacksboro Highway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Jacksboro Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 730: Boyd

    560 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Northwest Parkway

    148 m · 13 sec · Northwest Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Boyd Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Boyd Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 730

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 730

  31. 31

    Turn left onto County Road 4765

    15 m · 2 sec · County Road 4765

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 4765

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
123 mi · 56%
I 35W
50.4 mi · 23%
Jacksboro Highway
13.3 mi · 6%
Bergstrom Expressway
9.07 mi · 4%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Boyd Road
6.51 mi · 3%
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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
192 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellmead
02h 02m from Montopolis
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Montopolis and 109.9 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 192 miles (309 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.36 one way or $58.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bellmead

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bellmead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 2.6 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.

BUS

Waco, TX

5 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

33 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

60 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

79 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 191.99 mi (308.98 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Fairview

Fairview is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0192900, -97.5458600
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Fairview (-97.54586, 33.01929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.42 L · about $29.36
Round trip
$58.73
15.54 gal · 58.84 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.36 $58.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.04 $66.08
Premium $4.59 $35.67 $71.34
Diesel $3.99 $31.03 $62.05

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Fairview. The current time is 13:20:03.

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.