How far is Texarkana, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Texarkana, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 346 miles (556.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306.6 miles (493.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
346.01 mi
06h 13m
Flight
306.64 mi
493.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.64 mi
Kilometers
493.49 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
346.01 mi
Kilometers
556.85 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Return by in Texarkana
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texarkana
2026-04-22T20:12
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 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
11:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Texarkana
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
DeSoto
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Texarkana
187.7 mi
03h 06m
To Montopolis
158.3 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Texarkana and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 7th Street

    91 m · 11 sec · West 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    117 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Summerhill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Summerhill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto New Boston Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · New Boston Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sowell Lane

    144 m · 10 sec · Sowell Lane

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    659 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jarvis Parkway

    1148 ft · 15 sec · Jarvis Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Dallas

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    173.3 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco

    3065 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    607 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

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

    67 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

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

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

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

  18. 18

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  21. 21

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Texarkana 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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 West
174 mi · 50%
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 26%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 26%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Bergstrom Expressway
4.79 mi · 1%
US 183 South
3.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 30 West

Merge slight left

173 mi · 02h 58m

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 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
306.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DeSoto
03h 06m from Texarkana
Leave By
11:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Texarkana 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 Texarkana to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 346 miles (556.8 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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?

DeSoto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.7 miles from Texarkana and 158.3 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 306.6 miles (493.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 $46.14 one way or $92.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near DeSoto

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 DeSoto and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 10.3 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.9 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Ovilla City Hall
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Ovilla City Hall

Ovilla , TX
105 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Ovilla, TX 75154
Rating 3.3/5 9 reviews Fire station,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

22 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

32 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

47 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 306.64 mi (493.49 km).

Texarkana

#1 Texarkana

City in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Population36,221
Coordinates33.4251300, -94.0476900
Altitude91
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: West 7th Street (-94.047752, 33.425236)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 557 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.21 gal
46.22 L · about $46.14
Round trip
$92.28
24.42 gal · 92.44 L
Estimated CO2
108.5 kg one way
Round trip: 217 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.14 $92.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.92 $103.83
Premium $4.59 $56.06 $112.11
Diesel $3.99 $48.75 $97.51

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 Texarkana and Montopolis. The current time is 20:12:46.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.