How far is Tatum, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Tatum, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 277 miles (445.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tatum and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tatum and Montopolis.
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Start on Hill Street
44 m · 4 sec · Hill Street
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
18.9 mi · 22 min · Johnson Street
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Turn slight left onto Highway 79
31 mi · 46 min · Highway 79
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Continue on East Rusk Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · East Rusk Street
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Continue on US Highway 79 West
22.9 mi · 26 min · US Highway 79 West
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Continue on East Palestine Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Palestine Avenue
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Continue on West Oak Street
11.7 mi · 14 min · West Oak Street
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Turn straight
74.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
53.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto Porter Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
6.9 mi · 9 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard
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Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 130 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
926 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville
1360 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
10 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 290 Toll West: Austin
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Manor Expressway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Manor Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South, US 183 North: Lockhart, Lampasas
2213 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2609 ft · 37 sec
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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 Tatum and Montopolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
74.8 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tatum and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tatum to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 277 miles (445.8 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Marquez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.6 miles from Tatum and 148.4 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 7:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.92 one way or $73.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tatum and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Marquez
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marquez.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tatum and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 235.85 mi (379.57 km).
#1 Tatum
City in Rusk County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,417 |
| Coordinates | 32.3159900, -94.5165900 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $36.92 | $73.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.54 | $83.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.85 | $89.71 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.01 | $78.02 |
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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