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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
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.
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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
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on North US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 43 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Continue on Morgan Mill Road
39.9 mi · 44 min · Morgan Mill Road
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Continue on South Oak Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Oak Avenue
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Turn left onto West Hubbard Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Hubbard Street
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Continue on US Highway 180 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 180 West
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Turn right onto State Highway 337
21.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 337
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Continue on State Highway 16
14.2 mi · 20 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on US Highway 380 West
4.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 380 West
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Turn right
8 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 114 East
9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 114 East
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 114 West
31.8 mi · 47 min · State Highway 114 West
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Continue on East Ingram Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Ingram Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hico.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Seymour. Straight-line distance: 249.15 mi (400.97 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 Seymour
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,557 |
| Coordinates | 33.5942600, -99.2603500 |
| Altitude | 393 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seymour (-99.26035, 33.59426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 482 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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