How far is Montopolis, TX from Kennedale, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Kennedale, TX is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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
194.84 mi
03h 26m
Flight
168.31 mi
270.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.31 mi
Kilometers
270.87 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.84 mi
Kilometers
313.56 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennedale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Kennedale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 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
Hewitt
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Montopolis
97.6 mi
01h 43m
To Kennedale
97.2 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Mansfield Highway

    812 ft · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 820

    83 m · 11 sec · Southeast Loop 820

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Kennedale Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Kennedale Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Corry A Edwards Drive

    1471 ft · 46 sec · Corry A Edwards Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 3rd Street

    130 m · 14 sec · West 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Municipal Drive

    41 m · 8 sec · Municipal Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right

    81 m · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
123 mi · 63%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 23%
Bergstrom Expressway
9.07 mi · 5%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.16 mi · 2%
West Kennedale Parkway
1.3 mi · 1%
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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
168.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hewitt
01h 43m from Montopolis
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Hewitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Montopolis and 97.2 miles from Kennedale.

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

The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.00 one way or $52.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennedale.

Stop Ideas Near Hewitt

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

12 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

20 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

43 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

63 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Kennedale. Straight-line distance: 168.31 mi (270.87 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
Kennedale

#2 Kennedale

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population8,620
Coordinates32.6468000, -97.2258500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Kennedale (-97.22585, 32.6468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.03 L · about $26.00
Round trip
$52.00
13.76 gal · 52.06 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.00 $52.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.25 $58.51
Premium $4.59 $31.59 $63.17
Diesel $3.99 $27.47 $54.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Kennedale. The current time is 23:04:06.

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.