How far is Montopolis, TX from Sherman, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Sherman, TX is about 265 miles (426.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.95 mi
04h 39m
Flight
242.81 mi
390.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.81 mi
Kilometers
390.77 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.95 mi
Kilometers
426.4 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-22T21:39
Arrive Sherman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Abbott
TX

City in Texas

From Montopolis
132.7 mi
02h 19m
To Sherman
132.2 mi
02h 19m

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
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard

    145 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Anderson Lane

    2997 ft · 1 min · East Anderson Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1 mi · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    959 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    2512 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East

    1697 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    45 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway

    10.1 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 56: Lamar Street, Houston Street

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    1014 ft · 24 sec · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Lamar Street

    2127 ft · 42 sec · West Lamar Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
123 mi · 46%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 21%
North Central Expressway
45 mi · 17%
South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 4%
Bergstrom Expressway
9.07 mi · 3%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
242.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbott
02h 19m from Montopolis
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sherman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265 miles (426.4 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.7 miles from Montopolis and 132.2 miles from Sherman.

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

The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.33 one way or $70.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sherman.

Stop Ideas Near Abbott

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Abbott and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abbott.

BUS

Waco, TX

37 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

59 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

59 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

91 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 242.81 mi (390.77 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
Sherman

#2 Sherman

A city in Grayson County, Texas.

Population45,136
Coordinates33.6356600, -96.6088800
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Sherman (-96.60888, 33.63566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.39 L · about $35.33
Round trip
$70.67
18.7 gal · 70.78 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.33 $70.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.76 $79.51
Premium $4.59 $42.93 $85.85
Diesel $3.99 $37.33 $74.67

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 Sherman. The current time is 21:39:50.

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.