How far is Montopolis, TX from Slaton, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Slaton, TX is about 362.7 miles (583.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.1 miles (515.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 08m 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
362.71 mi
06h 34m
Flight
320.16 mi
515.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.16 mi
Kilometers
515.24 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.71 mi
Kilometers
583.72 km
Drive Time
06h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slaton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-22T18:34
Arrive Slaton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:34 PM to 2:04 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
10:52 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
Coleman
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Montopolis
181.4 mi
03h 17m
To Slaton
181.3 mi
03h 17m

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
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 42 sec · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 Business, FM 400: Slaton, Wilson

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on South Highway 84

    1559 ft · 45 sec · South Highway 84

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto West Garza Street

    120 m · 13 sec · West Garza Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    119 m · 13 sec · South 8th Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto West Lubbock Street

    68 m · 8 sec · West Lubbock Street

  41. 41

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 21%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 20%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 19%
Bergstrom Expressway
36.1 mi · 10%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 6%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
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
06h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
320.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
03h 17m from Montopolis
Leave By
10:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Slaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 362.7 miles (583.7 km) and usually takes 06h 34m 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.4 miles from Montopolis and 181.3 miles from Slaton.

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

The direct path is about 320.1 miles (515.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 $48.37 one way or $96.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Slaton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Slaton. Straight-line distance: 320.16 mi (515.24 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
Slaton

#2 Slaton

City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Population5,975
Coordinates33.4373100, -101.6434900
Altitude940
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Slaton (-101.64349, 33.43731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 584 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.8 gal
48.45 L · about $48.37
Round trip
$96.74
25.6 gal · 96.9 L
Estimated CO2
113.8 kg one way
Round trip: 227.5 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.37 $96.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.43 $108.85
Premium $4.59 $58.76 $117.53
Diesel $3.99 $51.11 $102.22

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Slaton. The current time is 18:34:13.

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.