How far is Montopolis, TX from Southlake, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Southlake, TX is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Southlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Southlake.
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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
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard
145 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto East Anderson Lane
2997 ft · 1 min · East Anderson Lane
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Turn right onto North Interstate 35
1 mi · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
959 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
89.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
52.1 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
1325 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway
1.3 km · 59 sec · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3029 North: Precinct Line Road, Hurstview Drive
2868 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Airport Freeway
573 ft · 14 sec · Airport Freeway
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Turn left onto Precinct Line Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Precinct Line Road
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Turn slight right onto Grapevine Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Grapevine Highway
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Continue on Colleyville Boulevard
4.2 mi · 7 min · Colleyville Boulevard
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Continue on Ira E Woods Avenue
1134 ft · 23 sec · Ira E Woods Avenue
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Turn left onto Brumlow Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Brumlow Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Carroll Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · South Carroll Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Carroll Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Carroll Avenue
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Turn left onto East Southlake Boulevard
70 m · 10 sec · East Southlake Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Southlake Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Southlake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Mostly Clear near Southlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Southlake?
The road trip is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107 miles from Montopolis and 106.6 miles from Southlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.49 one way or $56.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montopolis and Mostly Clear near Southlake.
Stop Ideas Near Waco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Southlake. Straight-line distance: 189.26 mi (304.59 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 Southlake
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 32,280 |
| Coordinates | 32.9412400, -97.1341800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southlake (-97.13418, 32.94124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.49 | $56.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.06 | $64.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.62 | $69.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.11 | $60.21 |
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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