How far is Montopolis, TX from Mount Vernon, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Mount Vernon, TX is about 303.8 miles (488.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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
303.78 mi
05h 20m
Flight
249.94 mi
402.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.94 mi
Kilometers
402.24 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.78 mi
Kilometers
488.89 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-22T21:42
Arrive Mount Vernon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 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
Milford
TX

Town in Ellis County, Texas, United States of America

From Montopolis
152 mi
02h 40m
To Mount Vernon
151.7 mi
02h 40m

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
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Mount Vernon.

  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 right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 37: Clarksville, Winnsboro

    1087 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 30

    1353 ft · 45 sec · West Interstate 30

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 37 South

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 37 South

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3241 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    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 Mount Vernon.

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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
123 mi · 40%
East R L Thornton Freeway
101 mi · 33%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 18%
Bergstrom Expressway
9.07 mi · 3%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
State Highway 37 South
1.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

93.3 mi · 01h 36m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
249.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
02h 40m from Montopolis
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 303.8 miles (488.9 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152 miles from Montopolis and 151.7 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.51 one way or $81.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Frost City Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Frost City Hall

Frost , TX
100 Garitty St, Frost, TX 76641
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford.

RAIL

Cleburne

48 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

66 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

74 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 249.94 mi (402.24 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
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

Town in Texas, United States

Population2,769
Coordinates33.1887300, -95.2213300
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Mount Vernon (-95.22133, 33.18873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.72 gal
40.58 L · about $40.51
Round trip
$81.02
21.44 gal · 81.16 L
Estimated CO2
95.3 kg one way
Round trip: 190.5 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.51 $81.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.58 $91.16
Premium $4.59 $49.22 $98.43
Diesel $3.99 $42.80 $85.61

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 Mount Vernon. The current time is 21:42:53.

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.