How far is Morton, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Morton, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
278.89 mi
05h 01m
Flight
245.04 mi
394.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.04 mi
Kilometers
394.36 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.89 mi
Kilometers
448.83 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM CDT
Return by in Morton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morton
2026-04-23T02:30
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morton
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
Dawson
TX

Town of the United States

From Morton
143.8 mi
02h 30m
To Montopolis
135.1 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eagleton Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Eagleton Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Eagleton Road

    27 m · 4 sec · Eagleton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Wood Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Wood Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto US Highway 271

    4.8 mi · 6 min · US Highway 271

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Northeast Loop 323

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Northeast Loop 323

  11. 11

    Continue on West Northwest Loop 323

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West Northwest Loop 323

  12. 12

    Continue on South Southwest Loop 323

    3046 ft · 43 sec · South Southwest Loop 323

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chandler Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West

  15. 15

    Continue on East Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    136 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 31 West

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  22. 22

    Continue on East Royall Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East

  24. 24

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31

  27. 27

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 31

    17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  29. 29

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  30. 30

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  40. 40

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  42. 42

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  43. 43

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 32%
State Highway 31 East
31.2 mi · 11%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 6%
Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 4%
State Highway 31 West
9.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

52.6 mi · 00h 55m

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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
245.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
02h 30m from Morton
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morton and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Morton and 135.1 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.19 one way or $74.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morton and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Dawson

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 Dawson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Jail
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Old City Jail

Corsicana , TX
207 W 5th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Corsicana Animal Shelter

Corsicana , TX
617 S 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.0/5 33 reviews City government office,Animal shelter
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Dawson Housing Authority

Dawson , TX
210 N Circle Dr, Dawson, TX 76639
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

55 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

81 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

82 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Union Station

98 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morton and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 245.04 mi (394.36 km).

Morton

#1 Morton

Town in Texas, USA

Population1,840
Coordinates32.6698600, -94.6579800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
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#2 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
Start: Eagleton Road (-94.657965, 32.669861)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.84 gal
37.25 L · about $37.19
Round trip
$74.37
19.68 gal · 74.5 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.9 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.19 $74.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.84 $83.68
Premium $4.59 $45.18 $90.35
Diesel $3.99 $39.29 $78.58

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 Morton and Montopolis. The current time is 02:30:28.

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.