How far is Palmhurst, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Palmhurst, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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
326.12 mi
05h 05m
Flight
277.96 mi
447.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.96 mi
Kilometers
447.34 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.12 mi
Kilometers
524.84 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in Palmhurst
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmhurst
2026-04-22T21:49
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmhurst
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
George West
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Palmhurst
151.9 mi
02h 32m
To Montopolis
174.2 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
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 Palmhurst and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    68 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Conway Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Conway Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 10th Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · North 10th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West McIntyre Street

    115 m · 14 sec · West McIntyre Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Closner Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Closner Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Expressway 281

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Expressway 281

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North

    1516 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  17. 17

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  19. 19

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  20. 20

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  21. 21

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  26. 26

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  31. 31

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmhurst 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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
139 mi · 42%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 10%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 7%
North Conway Avenue
13 mi · 4%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
277.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George West
02h 32m from Palmhurst
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palmhurst 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 Palmhurst to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.9 miles from Palmhurst and 174.2 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.50 one way or $86.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmhurst and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 277.96 mi (447.34 km).

Palmhurst

#1 Palmhurst

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States

Population2,719
Coordinates26.2584100, -98.3180700
Altitude49
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: 3 Mile Line (-98.318092, 26.258282)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 525 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.51 gal
43.56 L · about $43.50
Round trip
$86.99
23.02 gal · 87.12 L
Estimated CO2
102.3 kg one way
Round trip: 204.6 kg / 451 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.50 $86.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.94 $97.88
Premium $4.59 $52.84 $105.68
Diesel $3.99 $45.96 $91.92

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 Palmhurst and Montopolis. The current time is 21:49:26.

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.