How far is New Boston, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from New Boston, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 357.7 miles (575.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
357.65 mi
05h 32m
Flight
293.79 mi
472.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.79 mi
Kilometers
472.81 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.65 mi
Kilometers
575.59 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sun, May 31, 11:04 AM CDT
Return by in New Boston
Sun, May 31, 4:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Boston
2026-05-31T05:31
Arrive Montopolis
Sun, May 31, 11:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
5:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Boston
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
Red Oak
TX

City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States

From New Boston
176.5 mi
02h 46m
To Montopolis
181.1 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Boston and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Front Street

    149 m · 18 sec · Northeast Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Street

    651 ft · 19 sec · West Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto US Highway 82 West

    2.4 mi · 4 min · US Highway 82 West

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Dallas

    1636 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    152.8 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco

    3065 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

    607 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

    67 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Boston 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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 West
153 mi · 43%
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 25%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 25%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 1%
US 183 South
3.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 30 West

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 38m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.9 mi
293.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Oak
02h 46m from New Boston
Leave By
5:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Boston and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Boston to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 357.7 miles (575.6 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Red Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.5 miles from New Boston and 181.1 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.69 one way or $95.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Boston and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Red Oak

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Red Oak, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Oak.

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

29 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

35 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

55 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Boston and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 293.79 mi (472.81 km).

New Boston

#1 New Boston

City in Texas, United States

Population4,568
Coordinates33.4598400, -94.4154800
Altitude109
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: Northeast Front Street (-94.415472, 33.459722)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 576 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.62 gal
47.77 L · about $47.69
Round trip
$95.38
25.24 gal · 95.54 L
Estimated CO2
112.2 kg one way
Round trip: 224.3 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.69 $95.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.66 $107.32
Premium $4.59 $57.94 $115.88
Diesel $3.99 $50.39 $100.78

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between New Boston and Montopolis. The current time is 05:31:59.

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.