How far is Montopolis, TX from Seth Ward, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Seth Ward, TX is about 429.6 miles (691.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 360.3 miles (579.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
429.57 mi
07h 45m
Flight
360.25 mi
579.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
360.25 mi
Kilometers
579.76 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
429.57 mi
Kilometers
691.32 km
Drive Time
07h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seth Ward
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T05:42
Arrive Seth Ward
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:45 PM to 3:15 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
8:30 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
Winters
TX

City in Runnels County, Texas, United States

From Montopolis
214.9 mi
03h 52m
To Seth Ward
214.7 mi
03h 52m

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
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Seth Ward.

  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

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  22. 22

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  34. 34

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  36. 36

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  39. 39

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    49.4 mi · 50 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 194

    945 ft · 23 sec

  42. 42

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 27

    1450 ft · 33 sec · North Interstate 27

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Dimmitt Road

    2703 ft · 48 sec · Dimmitt Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto West 24th Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West 24th Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Wood Avenue

    2270 ft · 1 min · Wood Avenue

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 17%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 17%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 16%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
49.4 mi · 12%
Bergstrom Expressway
36.1 mi · 8%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 84 West

Keep slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 14m

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
07h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.3 mi
360.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winters
03h 52m from Montopolis
Leave By
8:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Seth Ward.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Seth Ward?

The road trip is about 429.6 miles (691.3 km) and usually takes 07h 45m 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?

Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.9 miles from Montopolis and 214.7 miles from Seth Ward.

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

The direct path is about 360.3 miles (579.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.3 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 $57.29 one way or $114.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Seth Ward.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Seth Ward. Straight-line distance: 360.25 mi (579.76 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
Seth Ward

#2 Seth Ward

Census designated place

Population2,025
Coordinates34.2117400, -101.6901700
Altitude1028
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Seth Ward (-101.69017, 34.21174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 691 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.16 gal
57.38 L · about $57.29
Round trip
$114.58
30.32 gal · 114.76 L
Estimated CO2
134.7 kg one way
Round trip: 269.5 kg / 594 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.29 $114.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.46 $128.92
Premium $4.59 $69.60 $139.20
Diesel $3.99 $60.53 $121.07

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 Seth Ward. The current time is 05:42:11.

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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.