How far is Shallowater, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Shallowater, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 390 miles (627.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 347 miles (558.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
390.05 mi
06h 15m
Flight
346.97 mi
558.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
346.97 mi
Kilometers
558.39 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
390.05 mi
Kilometers
627.72 km
Drive Time
06h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Tue, May 26, 12:07 AM CDT
Return by in Shallowater
Tue, May 26, 6:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shallowater
2026-05-25T17:52
Arrive Montopolis
Tue, May 26, 12:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shallowater
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Novice
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Shallowater
193.8 mi
03h 07m
To Montopolis
196.2 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    788 ft · 40 sec · 7th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue E

    1146 ft · 23 sec · Avenue E

  4. 4

    Continue on United States Highway 84

    602 ft · 13 sec · United States Highway 84

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 84 East: Lubbock

    1547 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Highway 84

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 84

  7. 7

    Continue on Clovis Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue Q

    4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q

  9. 9

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  11. 11

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  24. 24

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  30. 30

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  33. 33

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  38. 38

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  41. 41

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shallowater 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
42 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 19%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 18%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 11%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 9%
183A Toll Road
29.1 mi · 7%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

73.9 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
347 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novice
03h 07m from Shallowater
Leave By
11:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shallowater and Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shallowater to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 390 miles (627.7 km) and usually takes 06h 15m 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?

Novice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.8 miles from Shallowater and 196.2 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 347 miles (558.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 $52.00 one way or $104.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shallowater and Sunny near Montopolis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shallowater and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 346.97 mi (558.39 km).

Shallowater

#1 Shallowater

City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Population2,613
Coordinates33.6889700, -101.9982300
Altitude1004
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: (-101.998234, 33.68897)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 628 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.76 gal
52.1 L · about $52.00
Round trip
$104.00
27.52 gal · 104.2 L
Estimated CO2
122.3 kg one way
Round trip: 244.6 kg / 539 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.00 $104.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.51 $117.02
Premium $4.59 $63.17 $126.34
Diesel $3.99 $54.94 $109.89

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Shallowater and Montopolis. The current time is 17:52:36.

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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.