How far is Montopolis, TX from Hemphill, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Hemphill, TX is about 279.7 miles (450.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.4 miles (386.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Hemphill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Hemphill.
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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
2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
2541 ft · 1 min
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
18.9 mi · 22 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto College Street
1.4 km · 2 min · College Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 21 East
65.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · State Highway 21 East
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Keep slight left
79.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
33 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue on North Raguet Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Raguet Street
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Turn left onto Abney Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Abney Avenue
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Continue on Abney Avenue
145 m · 13 sec · Abney Avenue
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Continue on East Laurel Avenue
701 ft · 14 sec · East Laurel Avenue
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Continue on Atkinson Drive
3.6 mi · 5 min · Atkinson Drive
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Continue straight
46.7 mi · 48 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Mann Street
1435 ft · 40 sec · Mann Street
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Turn left onto Felts
97 m · 14 sec · Felts
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Felts
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Hemphill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 21 East
Keep slight left
79.2 mi · 01h 31m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hemphill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Hemphill?
The road trip is about 279.7 miles (450.1 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Montopolis and 139.9 miles from Hemphill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.4 miles (386.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 6:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.30 one way or $74.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hemphill.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
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 Madisonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Hemphill. Straight-line distance: 240.39 mi (386.87 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 Hemphill
City in Sabine County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,211 |
| Coordinates | 31.3407400, -93.8468500 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hemphill (-93.84685, 31.34074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.30 | $74.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.97 | $83.93 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.31 | $90.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.41 | $78.82 |
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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