How far is Montopolis, TX from Harker Heights, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Harker Heights, TX is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Harker Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Harker Heights.
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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
44.4 mi · 46 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2484: Stillhouse, Hollow Lake
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stagecoach Road
876 ft · 21 sec · North Stagecoach Road
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 2484
1 mi · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2484
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Turn right onto Stillhouse Hollow Dam Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Stillhouse Hollow Dam Road
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Turn left onto US 190 Frontage Road
1.3 km · 1 min · US 190 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1854 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
7.5 mi · 8 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3423
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto East Central Texas Expressway
2604 ft · 60 sec · East Central Texas Expressway
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Turn right onto Indian Trail
1224 ft · 38 sec · Indian Trail
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Turn left onto Clore Road
1485 ft · 1 min · Clore Road
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Turn right onto Jorgette Drive
1127 ft · 50 sec · Jorgette Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jorgette Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Harker Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
44.4 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Harker Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Harker Heights?
The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Serenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Montopolis and 38 miles from Harker Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Harker Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Serenada
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 Serenada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Harker Heights. Straight-line distance: 58.09 mi (93.48 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 Harker Heights
City in Bell County, Texas, United States
| Population | 33,071 |
| Coordinates | 31.0835100, -97.6597400 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harker Heights (-97.65974, 31.08351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.17 | $20.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
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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