How far is Waskom, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Waskom, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 314.6 miles (506.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.1 miles (425 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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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Road
314.62 mi
05h 21m
Flight
264.07 mi
424.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.07 mi
Kilometers
424.98 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.62 mi
Kilometers
506.33 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Return by in Waskom
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waskom
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waskom
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
Oak Valley
TX

Human settlement in Navarro County, Texas, United States of America

From Waskom
153.7 mi
02h 40m
To Montopolis
160.9 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Waskom and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lake Street

    32 m · 10 sec · South Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Texas Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Texas Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on I-20 Frontage Road

    123 m · 11 sec · I-20 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 West: Dallas

    43.9 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson

    1272 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson

    777 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 259 North

    1 km · 42 sec · US Highway 259 North

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 259 Business North

    1.3 mi · 1 min · US Highway 259 Business North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 31 East

    29.1 mi · 34 min · State Highway 31 East

  10. 10

    Continue on Chandler Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West

  12. 12

    Continue on East Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    136 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 31 West

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  19. 19

    Continue on East Royall Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31

  24. 24

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 31

    17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  26. 26

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  27. 27

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 55 min

  34. 34

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

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart

    1.4 km · 2 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  37. 37

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  40. 40

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waskom 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
41 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 29%
State Highway 31 East
60.2 mi · 19%
I 20 West
43.9 mi · 14%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 5%
Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

52.6 mi · 00h 55m

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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
264.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Valley
02h 40m from Waskom
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waskom 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 Waskom to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 314.6 miles (506.3 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Oak Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Waskom and 160.9 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 264.1 miles (425 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.95 one way or $83.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Valley

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 Oak Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Jail
Scenic stop 5 mi away

Old City Jail

Corsicana , TX
207 W 5th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

Corsicana Animal Shelter

Corsicana , TX
617 S 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.0/5 33 reviews City government office,Animal shelter
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

Corsicana Planning & Zoning

Corsicana , TX
200 N 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Valley.

BUS

Waco, TX

79 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

87 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

87 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waskom and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 264.07 mi (424.98 km).

Waskom

#1 Waskom

City in Harrison County, Texas, United States

Population2,150
Coordinates32.4787600, -94.0596300
Altitude87
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: South Lake Street (-94.059814, 32.478784)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.1 gal
42.03 L · about $41.95
Round trip
$83.89
22.2 gal · 84.06 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.3 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.95 $83.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.20 $94.39
Premium $4.59 $50.96 $101.92
Diesel $3.99 $44.32 $88.64

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 Waskom and Montopolis. The current time is 20:24:22.

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.