How far is Pittsburg, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Pittsburg, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 285.4 miles (459.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
285.38 mi
05h 08m
Flight
248.69 mi
400.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.69 mi
Kilometers
400.23 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.38 mi
Kilometers
459.27 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Return by in Pittsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburg
2026-04-23T02:55
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburg
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 Pittsburg
144.2 mi
02h 34m
To Montopolis
141.2 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Pittsburg and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    52 m · 13 sec · North Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    95 m · 9 sec · Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lafayette Street

    1370 ft · 41 sec · Lafayette Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Greer Boulevard

    16.7 mi · 19 min · South Greer Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North Wood Street

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Wood Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto US Highway 271

    4.8 mi · 6 min · US Highway 271

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Northeast Loop 323

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Northeast Loop 323

  12. 12

    Continue on West Northwest Loop 323

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West Northwest Loop 323

  13. 13

    Continue on South Southwest Loop 323

    3046 ft · 43 sec · South Southwest Loop 323

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chandler Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West

  16. 16

    Continue on East Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    136 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 31 West

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  23. 23

    Continue on East Royall Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East

  25. 25

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  27. 27

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

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31

  28. 28

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 31

    17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  30. 30

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  31. 31

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  34. 34

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

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  36. 36

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  38. 38

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  41. 41

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  44. 44

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburg 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
45 steps
16 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%
South Greer Boulevard
16.7 mi · 6%
Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 4%
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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
248.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
02h 34m from Pittsburg
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 285.4 miles (459.3 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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 144.2 miles from Pittsburg and 141.2 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.05 one way or $76.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburg 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 14.3 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 14.2 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 5.9 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 Pittsburg and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 248.69 mi (400.23 km).

Pittsburg

#1 Pittsburg

City in Texas, USA

Population4,680
Coordinates32.9954000, -94.9657700
Altitude120
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: Church Street (-94.965748, 32.99546)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.07 gal
38.12 L · about $38.05
Round trip
$76.11
20.14 gal · 76.24 L
Estimated CO2
89.5 kg one way
Round trip: 179 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.05 $76.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.82 $85.64
Premium $4.59 $46.23 $92.46
Diesel $3.99 $40.21 $80.42

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 Pittsburg and Montopolis. The current time is 02:55:28.

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.