How far is Sherman, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Sherman, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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
269.36 mi
04h 15m
Flight
242.81 mi
390.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.81 mi
Kilometers
390.77 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.36 mi
Kilometers
433.5 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Return by in Sherman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherman
2026-04-22T20:13
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherman
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
Abbott
TX

City in Texas

From Sherman
130.7 mi
02h 07m
To Montopolis
138.6 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
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 Sherman and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Lamar Street

    100 m · 17 sec · East Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    112 m · 19 sec · South Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Houston Street

    2696 ft · 1 min · East Houston Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    1120 ft · 33 sec · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Collins Freeway

    10.1 mi · 10 min · North Collins Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    44.9 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway

    153 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    93 m · 10 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway

    1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Young Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Harwood Street

    96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Canton Street

    2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

    1773 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

    607 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

    67 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  25. 25

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  31. 31

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherman and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 34%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 33%
North Central Expressway
45.7 mi · 17%
North Collins Freeway
10.1 mi · 4%
South Sam Rayburn Freeway
6.83 mi · 3%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

89.3 mi · 01h 32m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
242.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbott
02h 07m from Sherman
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sherman 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 Sherman to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from Sherman and 138.6 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.90 one way or $71.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sherman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Abbott

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 Abbott and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 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 12.8 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 13 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 Abbott.

BUS

Waco, TX

37 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

59 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

59 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

91 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherman and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 242.81 mi (390.77 km).

Sherman

#1 Sherman

A city in Grayson County, Texas.

Population45,136
Coordinates33.6356600, -96.6088800
Altitude224
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 Lamar Street (-96.608862, 33.635603)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.98 L · about $35.90
Round trip
$71.80
19 gal · 71.96 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.90 $71.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.39 $80.79
Premium $4.59 $43.61 $87.23
Diesel $3.99 $37.93 $75.87

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 Sherman and Montopolis. The current time is 20:13:11.

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.