How far is Montopolis, TX from Paducah, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Paducah, TX is about 350.7 miles (564.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.9 miles (485.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m 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
350.73 mi
06h 55m
Flight
301.91 mi
485.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.91 mi
Kilometers
485.87 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.73 mi
Kilometers
564.45 km
Drive Time
06h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paducah
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T01:42
Arrive Paducah
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:56 PM to 2:26 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
10:08 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
Coleman
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Montopolis
175.5 mi
03h 27m
To Paducah
175.2 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
95°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  10. 10

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Wallis Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Neches Street

    34.9 mi · 40 min · North Neches Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    24.1 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza

    589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza

  21. 21

    Continue on Commercial Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Commercial Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left

    37.7 mi · 56 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Commercial Avenue
98.6 mi · 28%
North Neches Street
75.3 mi · 21%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 21%
Bergstrom Expressway
36.1 mi · 10%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 6%
Wallis Avenue
9.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Commercial Avenue

Keep slight right

59.5 mi · 01h 16m

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 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
301.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
03h 27m from Montopolis
Leave By
10:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Paducah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 350.7 miles (564.4 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.5 miles from Montopolis and 175.2 miles from Paducah.

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

The direct path is about 301.9 miles (485.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 $46.78 one way or $93.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Paducah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Paducah. Straight-line distance: 301.91 mi (485.87 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
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#2 Paducah

Town in Texas, USA

Population1,064
Coordinates34.0123000, -100.3020600
Altitude567
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Paducah (-100.30206, 34.0123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 564 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.38 gal
46.85 L · about $46.78
Round trip
$93.57
24.76 gal · 93.7 L
Estimated CO2
110 kg one way
Round trip: 220 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.78 $93.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.64 $105.28
Premium $4.59 $56.84 $113.67
Diesel $3.99 $49.43 $98.87

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 Paducah. The current time is 01:42:22.

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.