How far is Wake Village, TX from Montopolis, TX?
The driving distance from Wake Village, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 344.6 miles (554.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304.3 miles (489.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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A city in Dallas County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wake Village and Montopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wake Village and Montopolis.
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Start on Redwater Road
41 m · 4 sec · Redwater Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Redwater Road
3213 ft · 1 min · Redwater Road
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Continue on Westlawn Drive
151 m · 14 sec · Westlawn Drive
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Turn left onto Piney Road
105 m · 7 sec · Piney Road
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Take the ramp straight
881 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jarvis Parkway
1.6 km · 1 min · Jarvis Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Dallas
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
2089 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
173.3 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
3065 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
52.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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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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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wake Village and Montopolis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wake Village and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wake Village to Montopolis?
The road trip is about 344.6 miles (554.6 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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 186.6 miles from Wake Village and 158 miles from Montopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304.3 miles (489.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 $45.95 one way or $91.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wake Village and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.
Stop Ideas Near DeSoto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DeSoto.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
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Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wake Village and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 304.34 mi (489.78 km).
#1 Wake Village
City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,555 |
| Coordinates | 33.4267900, -94.1063000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| 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: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $45.95 | $91.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.70 | $103.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.83 | $111.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.55 | $97.11 |
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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