How far is Progreso, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Progreso, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 339.2 miles (545.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.3 miles (462.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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
339.19 mi
05h 15m
Flight
287.27 mi
462.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.27 mi
Kilometers
462.31 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.19 mi
Kilometers
545.88 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in Progreso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Progreso
2026-04-22T19:58
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Progreso
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 Progreso
158.6 mi
02h 37m
To Montopolis
180.6 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 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 Progreso and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Palm Avenue

    131 m · 21 sec · East Palm Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gonzalez Road

    1063 ft · 57 sec · Gonzalez Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Expressway 83

    1 km · 1 min · Expressway 83

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 West, US 83 West

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  18. 18

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  20. 20

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  21. 21

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  23. 23

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

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  27. 27

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  28. 28

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Progreso 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
33 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 44%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 7%
I 2 West
13.1 mi · 4%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 3%
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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
287.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George West
02h 37m from Progreso
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Progreso 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 Progreso to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 339.2 miles (545.9 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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 158.6 miles from Progreso and 180.6 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 287.3 miles (462.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.23 one way or $90.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Progreso and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 287.27 mi (462.31 km).

Progreso

#1 Progreso

City in Hidalgo County, Texas

Population5,979
Coordinates26.0923000, -97.9572200
Altitude21
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 Palm Avenue (-97.957223, 26.092402)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 546 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.97 gal
45.31 L · about $45.23
Round trip
$90.47
23.94 gal · 90.62 L
Estimated CO2
106.4 kg one way
Round trip: 212.8 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.23 $90.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.90 $101.79
Premium $4.59 $54.95 $109.91
Diesel $3.99 $47.80 $95.59

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 Progreso and Montopolis. The current time is 19:58:36.

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.