How far is Saint Jo, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Saint Jo, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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
274.34 mi
04h 20m
Flight
238.68 mi
384.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.68 mi
Kilometers
384.12 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.34 mi
Kilometers
441.5 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 2:37 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Jo
Sat, Apr 18, 6:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Jo
2026-04-18T10:16
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 2:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 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
8:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Jo
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
Hillsboro
TX

City in the U.

From Saint Jo
138.6 mi
02h 10m
To Montopolis
135.8 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Jo and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    21.9 mi · 25 min · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    984 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress

    16.7 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North South Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Jo 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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 33%
North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 31%
North Interstate 35
30.2 mi · 11%
Broad Street
21.9 mi · 8%
I 35W South
17.2 mi · 6%
I 35W TEXpress
16.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North South Freeway

Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

84.6 mi · 01h 28m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
238.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
02h 10m from Saint Jo
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Jo 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 Saint Jo to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.6 miles from Saint Jo and 135.8 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.58 one way or $73.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Jo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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 Hillsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.

RAIL

Cleburne

44 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

51 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

69 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

84 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Jo and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 238.68 mi (384.12 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Saint Jo

City in Montague County, Texas, United States

Population1,032
Coordinates33.6948300, -97.5225200
Altitude348
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: US 82 (-97.522665, 33.694743)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.68 gal
36.64 L · about $36.58
Round trip
$73.16
19.36 gal · 73.28 L
Estimated CO2
86 kg one way
Round trip: 172.1 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.58 $73.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.16 $82.32
Premium $4.59 $44.44 $88.88
Diesel $3.99 $38.65 $77.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Jo and Montopolis. The current time is 10:16:12.

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.