How far is Montopolis, TX from New Boston, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to New Boston, TX is about 356.1 miles (573.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
356.11 mi
06h 12m
Flight
293.79 mi
472.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.79 mi
Kilometers
472.81 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.11 mi
Kilometers
573.1 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Boston
Sun, May 31, 12:58 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Sun, May 31, 7:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-05-31T06:45
Arrive New Boston
Sun, May 31, 12:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 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
11:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pecan Hill
TX

City in Ellis County, Texas, United States

From Montopolis
178.1 mi
03h 06m
To New Boston
178 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
94°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and New Boston.

  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

    145.9 mi · 2 hr 29 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb , Clarksville

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 82 West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · US Highway 82 West

  25. 25

    Continue on West Street

    651 ft · 26 sec · West Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Front Street

    149 m · 14 sec · Northeast Front Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East R L Thornton Freeway
153 mi · 43%
Purple Heart Trail
123 mi · 34%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 16%
Bergstrom Expressway
9.07 mi · 3%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
US Highway 82 West
2.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

146 mi · 02h 29m

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 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.3 mi
293.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pecan Hill
03h 06m from Montopolis
Leave By
11:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near New Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to New Boston?

The road trip is about 356.1 miles (573.1 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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?

Pecan Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.1 miles from Montopolis and 178 miles from New Boston.

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

The direct path is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 $47.50 one way or $95.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near New Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Pecan Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pecan Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pecan Hill.

RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

33 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

58 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and New Boston. Straight-line distance: 293.79 mi (472.81 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
New Boston

#2 New Boston

City in Texas, United States

Population4,568
Coordinates33.4598400, -94.4154800
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: New Boston (-94.41548, 33.45984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 573 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.57 gal
47.57 L · about $47.50
Round trip
$95.00
25.14 gal · 95.14 L
Estimated CO2
111.7 kg one way
Round trip: 223.4 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.50 $95.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.45 $106.90
Premium $4.59 $57.71 $115.42
Diesel $3.99 $50.19 $100.38

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and New Boston. The current time is 06:45:33.

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.