How far is Montopolis, TX from Liberty, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Liberty, TX is about 306.9 miles (493.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.1 miles (425 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Navarro County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Liberty.
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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
1 mi · 1 min · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left
42 m · 11 sec
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Turn sharp left onto US Highway 183 South
1.1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard
145 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto East Anderson Lane
2997 ft · 1 min · East Anderson Lane
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Turn right onto North Interstate 35
1 mi · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
959 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
89.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
1323 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn right onto East Waco Drive
1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on State Highway 31
16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31
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Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass
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Turn right onto East State Highway 31
9.3 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 31
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Continue on Northeast 2nd Street
9.9 mi · 11 min · Northeast 2nd Street
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Continue on West Royall Boulevard
5.3 mi · 6 min · West Royall Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 31 West
4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West
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Turn left
1180 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop
6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop
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Take the exit slight right
1465 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 31 East
21.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East
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Continue on West Highway 31
2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 31
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Continue on State Highway 31 West
5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West
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Continue on Chandler Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway
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Continue on West Front Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto South Beckham Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Beckham Avenue
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Continue on East Gentry Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway
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Continue on US Highway 271
5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271
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Turn left onto State Highway 155 North
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 155 North
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 155 North
6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Tyler Street
14.9 mi · 17 min · North Tyler Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 155
26.8 mi · 30 min · State Highway 155
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Road
1710 ft · 1 min · Liberty Road
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Continue on County Road 1617
2.9 mi · 11 min · County Road 1617
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Continue on West Liberty Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · West Liberty Road
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Continue on County Road 1617
1.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 1617
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Turn right
77 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Liberty.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Liberty?
The road trip is about 306.9 miles (493.9 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oak Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.5 miles from Montopolis and 153.4 miles from Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.1 miles (425 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.93 one way or $81.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 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 Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Jail
Corsicana Animal Shelter
Dawson Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Valley.
Waco, TX
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 264.05 mi (424.95 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 Liberty
City in Texas, United States, part of the Houston metro area
| Population | 9,506 |
| Coordinates | 32.8845800, -94.4482500 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty (-94.44825, 32.88458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $40.93 | $81.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.05 | $92.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $49.72 | $99.44 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.24 | $86.49 |
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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