How far is Montopolis, TX from Ferris, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Ferris, TX is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
192.27 mi
03h 28m
Flight
169.43 mi
272.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.43 mi
Kilometers
272.67 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.27 mi
Kilometers
309.43 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferris
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Ferris
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 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
Lorena
TX

City in Texas

From Montopolis
96.3 mi
01h 44m
To Ferris
95.9 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    39.7 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 664: Ovilla Road

    1035 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35E

    686 ft · 16 sec · North Interstate 35E

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Harris Avenue

    579 ft · 21 sec · Harris Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sharaf Avenue

    113 m · 15 sec · Sharaf Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Ovilla Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · East Ovilla Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Farm To Market 664

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Farm To Market 664

  23. 23

    Continue on FM 664

    1.2 mi · 3 min · FM 664

  24. 24

    Continue on West 6th Street

    1459 ft · 47 sec · West 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    15 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
123 mi · 64%
I 35E
39.7 mi · 21%
Bergstrom Expressway
9.07 mi · 5%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
East Ovilla Road
5.08 mi · 3%
East Farm To Market 664
2.72 mi · 1%
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
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
169.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lorena
01h 44m from Montopolis
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ferris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Montopolis and 95.9 miles from Ferris.

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

The direct path is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.62 one way or $51.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ferris.

Stop Ideas Near Lorena

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

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

RAIL

McGregor

19 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

20 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

35 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

57 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Ferris. Straight-line distance: 169.43 mi (272.67 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
Ferris

#2 Ferris

City in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, USA

Population3,069
Coordinates32.5340300, -96.6655500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Ferris (-96.66555, 32.53403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.68 L · about $25.62
Round trip
$51.24
13.56 gal · 51.36 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.62 $51.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.83 $57.66
Premium $4.59 $31.13 $62.25
Diesel $3.99 $27.07 $54.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Ferris. The current time is 00:44:56.

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.