How far is Montopolis, TX from Red Lick, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Red Lick, TX is about 371.8 miles (598.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.6 miles (488.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Red Lick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Red Lick.
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Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
67 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left
42 m · 11 sec
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Turn sharp left onto US Highway 183 South
1.1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard
145 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto East Anderson Lane
2997 ft · 1 min · East Anderson Lane
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Turn right onto North Interstate 35
1 mi · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
959 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
89.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
160.6 mi · 2 hr 44 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2253: Leary
1679 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
1815 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto West New Boston Road
2 mi · 3 min · West New Boston Road
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Red Lick.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
161 mi · 02h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Lick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Red Lick?
The road trip is about 371.8 miles (598.3 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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 miles from Montopolis and 185.8 miles from Red Lick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.6 miles (488.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.2 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 $49.58 one way or $99.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Lick.
Stop Ideas Near DeSoto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Bistro
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Dallas Water Utilities Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DeSoto.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Red Lick. Straight-line distance: 303.61 mi (488.62 km).
#1 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Lick
City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,025 |
| Coordinates | 33.4648500, -94.1710300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Lick (-94.17103, 33.46485)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 598 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $49.58 | $99.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.79 | $111.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $60.23 | $120.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $52.39 | $104.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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