How far is Montopolis, TX from Little Elm, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Little Elm, TX is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Little Elm.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Little Elm.
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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
58.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South General Bruce Drive
895 ft · 18 sec · South General Bruce Drive
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Central Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
66 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Adams Avenue
13.8 mi · 16 min · West Adams Avenue
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Turn straight
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Craik Street
1362 ft · 23 sec · Craik Street
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Continue on North Business Highway 6
1.4 km · 2 min · North Business Highway 6
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Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
2030 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Mc Clanahan Road
12.3 mi · 22 min · Mc Clanahan Road
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Lcr 624
1.6 km · 4 min · Lcr 624
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Continue on Lcr 625
3043 ft · 2 min · Lcr 625
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lcr 625
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Little Elm.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
58.9 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Little Elm.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Little Elm?
The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Montopolis and 63.7 miles from Little Elm.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Little Elm.
Stop Ideas Near Belton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Little Elm. Straight-line distance: 101.14 mi (162.77 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 Little Elm
A city in Denton County, Texas.
| Population | 56,625 |
| Coordinates | 31.4390600, -96.7072100 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Elm (-96.70721, 31.43906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.01 | $34.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.13 | $38.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.97 | $35.94 |
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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