How far is Montopolis, TX from Runaway Bay, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Runaway Bay, TX is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Runaway Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Runaway Bay.
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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 left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
51.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
8.9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
28 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit straight toward FM 51: Weatherford, Gainesville
814 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Highway 287
57 m · 7 sec · South Highway 287
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Continue on South US Highway 287
1386 ft · 35 sec · South US Highway 287
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Turn left onto West Business 380
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Business 380
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Turn left onto West US Highway 380
16.4 mi · 21 min · West US Highway 380
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Turn right onto Tryall Drive
149 m · 22 sec · Tryall Drive
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Turn left onto Half Moon Way
782 ft · 34 sec · Half Moon Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Half Moon Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Runaway Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Sunny near Runaway Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Runaway Bay?
The road trip is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Montopolis and 125.8 miles from Runaway Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.60 one way or $67.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montopolis and Sunny near Runaway Bay.
Stop Ideas Near West
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Cleburne
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Runaway Bay. Straight-line distance: 202.37 mi (325.69 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 Runaway Bay
City in the United States
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 33.1678900, -97.8783700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Runaway Bay (-97.87837, 33.16789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $33.60 | $67.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.80 | $75.60 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.81 | $81.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.50 | $71.00 |
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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