How far is Montopolis, TX from Powderly, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Powderly, TX is about 315.7 miles (508 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.3 miles (446.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
315.67 mi
05h 38m
Flight
277.24 mi
446.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.24 mi
Kilometers
446.17 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.67 mi
Kilometers
508.02 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powderly
Mon, Nov 9, 10:52 PM CST
Return by in Montopolis
Tue, Nov 10, 4:30 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-11-09T17:14
Arrive Powderly
Mon, Nov 9, 10:52 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:44 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
9:00 PM CST
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
Italy
TX

Town in Texas

From Montopolis
158 mi
02h 49m
To Powderly
157.7 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 2:00 PM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.1 mi · 51 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 24, FM 1737: Commerce, Paris

    743 ft · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris

    48.2 mi · 53 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Hearne Avenue

    157 m · 10 sec · East Hearne Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North US Highway 271

    8.4 mi · 10 min · North US Highway 271

  29. 29

    Continue on North US Highway 271

    909 ft · 17 sec · North US Highway 271

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North US Highway 271

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
123 mi · 39%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 18%
East R L Thornton Freeway
55.6 mi · 18%
TX 24
48.3 mi · 15%
Bergstrom Expressway
9.07 mi · 3%
North US Highway 271
8.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

89.8 mi · 01h 33m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
277.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Italy
02h 49m from Montopolis
Leave By
5:44 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Powderly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.7 miles (508 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Italy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158 miles from Montopolis and 157.7 miles from Powderly.

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

The direct path is about 277.3 miles (446.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.87 one way or $77.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Powderly.

Stop Ideas Near Italy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Italy, 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 Italy.

RAIL

Cleburne

50 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

67 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

72 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Powderly. Straight-line distance: 277.24 mi (446.17 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 Powderly

Powderly is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8112200, -95.5244000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Powderly (-95.5244, 33.81122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.14 gal
42.17 L · about $38.87
Round trip
$77.73
22.28 gal · 84.34 L
Estimated CO2
99 kg one way
Round trip: 198 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.49 $38.87 $77.73
Mid-grade $4.00 $44.53 $89.05
Premium $4.38 $48.74 $97.48
Diesel $5.60 $62.43 $124.86

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Powderly. The current time is 17:14:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.