How far is Montopolis, TX from Nash, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Nash, TX is about 373.4 miles (601 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.1 miles (489.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
373.43 mi
06h 28m
Flight
304.11 mi
489.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.11 mi
Kilometers
489.42 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
373.43 mi
Kilometers
600.98 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nash
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-22T23:34
Arrive Nash
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
DeSoto
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Montopolis
186.8 mi
03h 14m
To Nash
186.7 mi
03h 14m

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

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    164.7 mi · 2 hr 48 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 989: Kings Highway

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Mall Drive

    1271 ft · 38 sec · Mall Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kings Highway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kings Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East R L Thornton Freeway
172 mi · 46%
Purple Heart Trail
123 mi · 33%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 15%
Bergstrom Expressway
9.07 mi · 2%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
US Highway 183 South
1.15 mi
Longest Stretch

East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

165 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.3 mi
304.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DeSoto
03h 14m from Montopolis
Leave By
11:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nash.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 373.4 miles (601 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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?

DeSoto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.8 miles from Montopolis and 186.7 miles from Nash.

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

The direct path is about 304.1 miles (489.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.3 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 $49.81 one way or $99.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near DeSoto

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 DeSoto and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 14.9 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Dallas Water Utilities Department
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Dallas Water Utilities Department

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St #4an, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 2.1/5 119 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

22 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

32 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

47 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Nash. Straight-line distance: 304.11 mi (489.42 km).

Photo coming soon

#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
Nash

#2 Nash

City in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Population3,781
Coordinates33.4423500, -94.1307500
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Nash (-94.13075, 33.44235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 601 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.18 gal
49.88 L · about $49.81
Round trip
$99.61
26.36 gal · 99.76 L
Estimated CO2
117.1 kg one way
Round trip: 234.3 kg / 517 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.81 $99.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.04 $112.08
Premium $4.59 $60.51 $121.02
Diesel $3.99 $52.63 $105.26

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 Nash. The current time is 23:34:33.

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.