How far is Redwater, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Redwater, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 336.5 miles (541.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295 miles (474.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redwater and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redwater and Montopolis.
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Start on Church Street
60 m · 11 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 991
65 m · 13 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 991
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Page Street
785 ft · 38 sec · Page Street
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Turn right onto Shiloh Street
823 ft · 43 sec · Shiloh Street
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Turn left onto Redwater Boulevard West
5.4 mi · 8 min · Redwater Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Houston Drive
8.8 mi · 12 min · Houston Drive
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Continue on North Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
12.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 8
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Turn sharp right
40.1 mi · 46 min
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Turn left onto North Wood Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Wood Street
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Turn straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 271
4.8 mi · 6 min · US Highway 271
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Turn right onto East Northeast Loop 323
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Northeast Loop 323
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Continue on West Northwest Loop 323
4.3 mi · 6 min · West Northwest Loop 323
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Continue on South Southwest Loop 323
3046 ft · 43 sec · South Southwest Loop 323
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Turn right onto Chandler Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway
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Continue on State Highway 31 West
5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West
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Continue on East Highway 31
2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31
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Continue on State Highway 31 East
21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East
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Take the exit right
1648 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop
6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop
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Take the exit slight right
782 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
136 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 31 West
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West
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Continue on East Royall Boulevard
5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 31 East
9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East
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Continue on Northwest 2nd Street
9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Turn straight onto East Waco Drive
2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive
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Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
52.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard
1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
148 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Redwater and Montopolis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Redwater 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 Redwater to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 336.5 miles (541.6 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kerens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.9 miles from Redwater and 166.7 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295 miles (474.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.86 one way or $89.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Redwater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Kerens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Jail
Corsicana Animal Shelter
Corsicana Planning & Zoning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kerens.
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Tyler, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redwater and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 294.97 mi (474.71 km).
#1 Redwater
City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,104 |
| Coordinates | 33.3581800, -94.2543600 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 542 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $44.86 | $89.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.47 | $100.94 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.50 | $108.99 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.40 | $94.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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