How far is Montopolis, TX from Hallsville, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Hallsville, TX is about 282.7 miles (455 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
282.71 mi
05h 15m
Flight
241.23 mi
388.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.23 mi
Kilometers
388.23 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.71 mi
Kilometers
454.97 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hallsville
Thu, Apr 16, 8:32 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 16, 1:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-16T03:16
Arrive Hallsville
Thu, Apr 16, 8:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 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
Dawson
TX

Town of the United States

From Montopolis
141.4 mi
02h 37m
To Hallsville
141.4 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East State Highway 31

    9.3 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 31

  25. 25

    Continue on Northeast 2nd Street

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Northeast 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Royall Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West Royall Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1180 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1465 ft · 47 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto State Highway 31 East

    21.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  32. 32

    Continue on West Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 31

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West

  34. 34

    Continue on Chandler Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on West Front Street

    29.1 mi · 34 min · West Front Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 Business North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 259 Business North

  37. 37

    Continue on US Highway 259 North

    1.1 km · 44 sec · US Highway 259 North

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 450: Hallsville

    1084 ft · 30 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
89.8 mi · 32%
State Highway 31
35.8 mi · 13%
West Front Street
29.1 mi · 10%
State Highway 31 East
21.1 mi · 7%
I 20 East
14.9 mi · 5%
Corsicana Bypass
11.8 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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
241.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
02h 37m from Montopolis
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Hallsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.7 miles (455 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from Montopolis and 141.4 miles from Hallsville.

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

The direct path is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.71 one way or $75.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Hallsville.

Stop Ideas Near Dawson

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

55 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

81 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

82 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Union Station

98 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Hallsville. Straight-line distance: 241.23 mi (388.23 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
Hallsville

#2 Hallsville

City in Harrison County, Texas, United States of America

Population4,406
Coordinates32.5043200, -94.5740900
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Hallsville (-94.57409, 32.50432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.98 gal
37.76 L · about $37.71
Round trip
$75.43
19.96 gal · 75.52 L
Estimated CO2
88.7 kg one way
Round trip: 177.4 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.71 $75.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.43 $84.87
Premium $4.59 $45.82 $91.64
Diesel $3.99 $39.85 $79.70

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Hallsville. The current time is 03:16:43.

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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.