How far is Montopolis, TX from Iowa Park, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Iowa Park, TX is about 321 miles (516.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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
320.99 mi
05h 40m
Flight
262.53 mi
422.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.53 mi
Kilometers
422.5 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.99 mi
Kilometers
516.58 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Iowa Park
Tue, Jun 2, 5:51 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Tue, Jun 2, 11:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-06-02T12:11
Arrive Iowa Park
Tue, Jun 2, 5:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 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
Grandview
TX

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States of America

From Montopolis
160.7 mi
02h 50m
To Iowa Park
160.3 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Iowa Park.

  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 left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    51.5 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

    8.9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  22. 22

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    3.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 287 East

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 368: Iowa Park

    726 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Northwest Access Road

    951 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Access Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto FM 368 North

    92 m · 6 sec · FM 368 North

  28. 28

    Continue on North Pacific Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Pacific Avenue

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Highway Street

    1290 ft · 43 sec · West Highway Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Yosemite Street

    41 m · 8 sec · North Yosemite Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Cash Street

    45 m · 7 sec · West Cash Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cash Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
123 mi · 38%
US 81 North
104 mi · 32%
I 35W
51.5 mi · 16%
Bergstrom Expressway
9.07 mi · 3%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Northwest Freeway
5.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 48m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
262.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview
02h 50m from Montopolis
Leave By
5:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Sunny near Iowa Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Iowa Park?

The road trip is about 321 miles (516.6 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.7 miles from Montopolis and 160.3 miles from Iowa Park.

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

The direct path is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 5:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.82 one way or $85.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Montopolis and Sunny near Iowa Park.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

21 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

55 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

67 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Iowa Park. Straight-line distance: 262.53 mi (422.5 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
Iowa Park

#2 Iowa Park

City in Wichita County, Texas, United States

Population6,431
Coordinates33.9514800, -98.6686700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Iowa Park (-98.66867, 33.95148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.33 gal
42.88 L · about $42.82
Round trip
$85.63
22.66 gal · 85.76 L
Estimated CO2
100.7 kg one way
Round trip: 201.4 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.82 $85.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.18 $96.35
Premium $4.59 $52.02 $104.03
Diesel $3.99 $45.24 $90.48

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Iowa Park. The current time is 12:11:04.

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.