How far is Muleshoe, TX from Montopolis, TX?

Fastest route

The distance from Muleshoe, Texas 79347 to Montopolis, Austin, TX 78741 is approximately 448 miles (721 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 6 hours and 57 minutes. The fastest route currently is via US-183 Hwy S, but please note that this route has tolls.

Directions

To get from Muleshoe to Montopolis, follow these directions:

  1. Head southwest on N 1st St toward W American Blvd. 
  2. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto US-84 E/E American Blvd. Continue to follow US-84 E. 
  3. Turn right to merge onto TX-289 Loop E. 
  4. Take the Southeast Dr exit. 
  5. Turn right onto Southeast Dr. Use any lane to turn slightly left onto E Hwy 84/Slaton Rd/US 84 E. 
  6. Continue to follow E Hwy 84/US 84 E. Continue straight onto US-84 E/
  7. Use the left lane to merge onto I-20 E toward Abilene. 
  8. Take exit 244 toward TX-70BUS/TX-70 S/Sweetwater/San Angelo. 
  9. Merge onto SW Georgia Ave/I-20 Frontage Rd. Turn right onto State Hwy 70 S/Lamar St. Continue to follow State Hwy 70 S. 
  10. Slight left onto US-283 S/US-84 E. Continue to follow US-84 E. Pass by Dairy Queen (on the left in 7.5 mi). 
  11. Turn right onto US-84 E/US-183 Hwy S. Continue straight onto US-183 Hwy S. 
  12. Slight right onto US-183 Hwy S/N US Hwy 183/N U.S. Hwy 281. Continue to follow US-183 Hwy S/N US Hwy 183. Pass by McDonald's (on the right in 1.6 mi). 
  13. Continue onto Route 183A S (Toll road). Keep left to continue on Route 183A S (Toll road). 
  14. Continue onto US-183 Hwy S (Toll road). Keep left to continue on 183 Toll (Toll road). 
  15. Take US-183 Hwy S and Montopolis Dr to Porter St. 
  16. Continue onto US-183 Hwy S. Use the right lane to stay on US-183 Hwy S. Use the right 2 lanes to turn right at the 1st cross street onto Montopolis Dr. 

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🧭 Plan your trip and check for real-time traffic updates before starting your journey.
  • 🚗 Stay attentive to road signs and follow the indicated routes.
  • 🛣️ Take breaks during the long drive to rest and stretch your legs.
  • ⛽ Make sure to refuel your vehicle before embarking on the trip.
  • 🍴 Pack some snacks and drinks for the journey to stay refreshed.
  • 💳 Keep some cash or a card with you for toll payments along the route.
  • 📱 Use a GPS navigation system or a reliable mapping app for accurate directions throughout the journey.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
447.21 mi
07h 06m
Flight
402.72 mi
648.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
402.72 mi
Kilometers
648.11 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
447.21 mi
Kilometers
719.72 km
Drive Time
07h 06m

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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 07h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM CDT
Return by in Muleshoe
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muleshoe
2026-04-22T21:48
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:06 PM to 2:36 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
9:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muleshoe
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
Blackwell
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Muleshoe
222.2 mi
03h 33m
To Montopolis
225 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    20 m · 7 sec · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East American Boulevard

    17.8 mi · 18 min · East American Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    42 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue Q

    4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q

  6. 6

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  8. 8

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  10. 10

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  21. 21

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  27. 27

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  30. 30

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  35. 35

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  38. 38

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 17%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 15%
East American Boulevard
67.7 mi · 15%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 10%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 8%
183A Toll Road
29.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

73.9 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
07h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
402.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackwell
03h 33m from Muleshoe
Leave By
9:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Muleshoe and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 447.2 miles (719.7 km) and usually takes 07h 06m 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?

Blackwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.2 miles from Muleshoe and 225 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 402.7 miles (648.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 $59.63 one way or $119.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muleshoe and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 402.72 mi (648.11 km).

Muleshoe

#1 Muleshoe

City in Texas, USA

Population4,822
Coordinates34.2264700, -102.7238300
Altitude1156
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: North 1st Street (-102.723764, 34.226431)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 720 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.78 gal
59.74 L · about $59.63
Round trip
$119.27
31.56 gal · 119.48 L
Estimated CO2
140.2 kg one way
Round trip: 280.5 kg / 618 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $59.63 $119.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $67.10 $134.19
Premium $4.59 $72.45 $144.89
Diesel $3.99 $63.01 $126.02

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 Muleshoe and Montopolis. The current time is 21:48:52.

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