How far is Montopolis, TX from Sullivan City, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Sullivan City, TX is about 344 miles (553.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
343.97 mi
06h 04m
Flight
279.1 mi
449.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.1 mi
Kilometers
449.17 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.97 mi
Kilometers
553.56 km
Drive Time
06h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sullivan City
Thu, Apr 23, 11:57 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T05:52
Arrive Sullivan City
Thu, Apr 23, 11:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 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
11:50 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
George West
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Montopolis
172.4 mi
03h 02m
To Sullivan City
171.6 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Sullivan City.

  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

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: Lockhart, San Antonio

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    37.4 mi · 33 min · Pickle Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway

    55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr

    1.3 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    26.3 mi · 30 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Expressway 83

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 22%
Falfurrias Expressway
73.3 mi · 21%
I 37 South
60.9 mi · 18%
US 281 South
42.3 mi · 12%
Pickle Parkway
37.4 mi · 11%
I 10 West
33.2 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

South Nueces Street

Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

66.2 mi · 01h 10m

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 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.9 mi
279.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George West
03h 02m from Montopolis
Leave By
11:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Sullivan City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Sullivan City?

The road trip is about 344 miles (553.6 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?

George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.4 miles from Montopolis and 171.6 miles from Sullivan City.

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

The direct path is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 $45.88 one way or $91.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Sullivan City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Sullivan City. Straight-line distance: 279.1 mi (449.17 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
Sullivan City

#2 Sullivan City

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States

Population4,170
Coordinates26.2775700, -98.5636300
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Sullivan City (-98.56363, 26.27757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 554 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.14 gal
45.95 L · about $45.88
Round trip
$91.75
24.28 gal · 91.9 L
Estimated CO2
107.9 kg one way
Round trip: 215.8 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.88 $91.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.62 $103.24
Premium $4.59 $55.73 $111.47
Diesel $3.99 $48.48 $96.95

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 Sullivan City. The current time is 05:52:51.

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.