How far is Olney, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Olney, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 261.4 miles (420.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
261.42 mi
04h 26m
Flight
224.9 mi
361.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.9 mi
Kilometers
361.94 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.42 mi
Kilometers
420.72 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, May 7, 6:11 PM CDT
Return by in Olney
Thu, May 7, 10:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-05-07T13:45
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, May 7, 6:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olney
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
Hico
TX

City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States

From Olney
130.6 mi
02h 13m
To Montopolis
130.9 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1104 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 114 East

    9.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 114 East

  3. 3

    Turn right

    8 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 380 West

    4.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 380 West

  5. 5

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 16 South

    14.2 mi · 20 min · State Highway 16 South

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 337

    21.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 337

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 180 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 180 West

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest 1st Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest 1st Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Oak Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Oak Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 281

    39.9 mi · 44 min · US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Continue on East Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  17. 17

    Continue on North Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281

  19. 19

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 281
61.1 mi · 23%
US Highway 281
39.9 mi · 15%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 14%
183A Toll Road
29.1 mi · 11%
State Highway 337
21.1 mi · 8%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 281

Continue on South US Highway 281

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
224.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hico
02h 13m from Olney
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olney and Cloudy near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 261.4 miles (420.7 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Hico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Olney and 130.9 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.84 one way or $69.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olney and Cloudy near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Hico

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hico, 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 Hico.

RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

85 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

97 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Waco, TX

98 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 224.9 mi (361.94 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

City in Young County, Texas, United States of America

Population3,074
Coordinates33.3706600, -98.7528400
Altitude361
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: East Main Street (-98.752841, 33.37061)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.22 gal
34.92 L · about $34.84
Round trip
$69.68
18.44 gal · 69.84 L
Estimated CO2
81.9 kg one way
Round trip: 163.9 kg / 361 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.84 $69.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.20 $78.41
Premium $4.59 $42.33 $84.66
Diesel $3.99 $36.82 $73.63

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and Montopolis. The current time is 13:45:24.

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.