How far is Montopolis, TX from Knox City, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Knox City, TX is about 302.9 miles (487.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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
302.91 mi
05h 52m
Flight
252.43 mi
406.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.43 mi
Kilometers
406.25 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.91 mi
Kilometers
487.48 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knox City
Mon, Jun 1, 6:07 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Mon, Jun 1, 11:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-06-01T12:14
Arrive Knox City
Mon, Jun 1, 6:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 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
Bangs
TX

City

From Montopolis
151.6 mi
02h 56m
To Knox City
151.3 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Monday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
99°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Knox City.

  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

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  10. 10

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Wallis Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Neches Street

    34.9 mi · 40 min · North Neches Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    24.1 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza

    589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza

  21. 21

    Continue on Commercial Avenue

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Commercial Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    538 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    10.8 mi · 16 min

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 6

    12.7 mi · 19 min · State Highway 6

  27. 27

    Continue on Grand Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Grand Central Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 6

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 6

  29. 29

    Continue on South Central Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Central Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    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 Knox City.

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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Neches Street
75.3 mi · 25%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 24%
Bergstrom Expressway
36.1 mi · 12%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 7%
Commercial Avenue
16.2 mi · 5%
State Highway 6
14.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 183

Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
252.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bangs
02h 56m from Montopolis
Leave By
5:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Sunny near Knox City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Knox City?

The road trip is about 302.9 miles (487.5 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Bangs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.6 miles from Montopolis and 151.3 miles from Knox City.

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

The direct path is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 5:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.40 one way or $80.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Montopolis and Sunny near Knox City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Knox City. Straight-line distance: 252.43 mi (406.25 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
Knox City

#2 Knox City

City in Knox County, Texas, United States

Population1,120
Coordinates33.4181500, -99.8189800
Altitude466
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Knox City (-99.81898, 33.41815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.46 L · about $40.40
Round trip
$80.80
21.38 gal · 80.92 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.40 $80.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.45 $90.91
Premium $4.59 $49.08 $98.16
Diesel $3.99 $42.69 $85.37

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Knox City. The current time is 12:14:57.

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.