How far is Montopolis, TX from Seymour, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Seymour, TX is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.2 miles (401 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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
299.22 mi
06h 01m
Flight
249.15 mi
400.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.15 mi
Kilometers
400.97 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.22 mi
Kilometers
481.55 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seymour
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Seymour
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 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
11:56 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
Hico
TX

City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States

From Montopolis
149.8 mi
03h 00m
To Seymour
149.4 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on North US Highway 281

    42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Continue on South Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  15. 15

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 43 sec · South Walnut Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  18. 18

    Continue on East Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Morgan Mill Road

    39.9 mi · 44 min · Morgan Mill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Oak Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Oak Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Hubbard Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hubbard Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 180 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 180 West

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 337

    21.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 337

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 16

    14.2 mi · 20 min · State Highway 16

  25. 25

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 380 West

    4.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 380 West

  27. 27

    Turn right

    8 mi · 14 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Highway 114 East

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 114 East

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 114 West

    31.8 mi · 47 min · State Highway 114 West

  31. 31

    Continue on East Ingram Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Ingram Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 281
80 mi · 27%
Morgan Mill Road
39.9 mi · 13%
Bergstrom Expressway
36.1 mi · 12%
North US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 12%
State Highway 114 West
31.8 mi · 11%
State Highway 337
21.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 281

Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281

42.9 mi · 00h 49m

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 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
249.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hico
03h 00m from Montopolis
Leave By
11:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?

Hico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Montopolis and 149.4 miles from Seymour.

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

The direct path is about 249.2 miles (401 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 $39.91 one way or $79.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.

Stop Ideas Near Hico

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

85 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

97 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Waco, TX

98 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Seymour. Straight-line distance: 249.15 mi (400.97 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
Seymour

#2 Seymour

City in Texas, USA

Population2,557
Coordinates33.5942600, -99.2603500
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Seymour (-99.26035, 33.59426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.97 L · about $39.91
Round trip
$79.81
21.12 gal · 79.94 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.91 $79.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.90 $89.80
Premium $4.59 $48.48 $96.96
Diesel $3.99 $42.17 $84.33

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 Seymour. The current time is 23:07:00.

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.