How far is Montopolis, TX from Henderson, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Henderson, TX is about 242 miles (389.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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
242.02 mi
04h 55m
Flight
215.88 mi
347.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.88 mi
Kilometers
347.43 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.02 mi
Kilometers
389.49 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Wed, Apr 15, 4:42 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Wed, Apr 15, 9:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-14T23:47
Arrive Henderson
Wed, Apr 15, 4:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 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
Marquez
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Montopolis
121 mi
02h 27m
To Henderson
121 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2997 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 290 Toll East: Houston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Manor Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Manor Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North, TX 130 Toll South: Georgetown, San Antonio

    2680 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Georgetown

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    12.8 mi · 12 min · Pickle Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley Boulevard

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on US 79: Palm Valley Boulevard

    1399 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on TX 130 Frontage Road

    1163 ft · 35 sec · TX 130 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1951 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Palm Valley Boulevard

    5 mi · 6 min · Palm Valley Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 79 North: Rockdale

    1213 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight

    696 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Market Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    79.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    63.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Jacksonville Drive

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Highway 6
143 mi · 59%
Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
57.5 mi · 24%
Pickle Parkway
12.8 mi · 5%
Bergstrom Expressway
7.53 mi · 3%
Palm Valley Boulevard
4.96 mi · 2%
Manor Expressway
3.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North State Highway 6

Keep slight left

79.1 mi · 01h 30m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
215.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marquez
02h 27m from Montopolis
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242 miles (389.5 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Marquez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Montopolis and 121 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.27 one way or $64.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marquez

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

64 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

90 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

105 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

111 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 215.88 mi (347.43 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
Henderson

#2 Henderson

City in Rusk County, Texas, United States

Population13,049
Coordinates32.1532200, -94.7993800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Henderson (-94.79938, 32.15322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.33 L · about $32.27
Round trip
$64.55
17.08 gal · 64.66 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.27 $64.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.31 $72.62
Premium $4.59 $39.21 $78.41
Diesel $3.99 $34.10 $68.20

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Henderson. The current time is 23:47:18.

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.