How far is Winnsboro, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Winnsboro, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
276.32 mi
04h 51m
Flight
234.75 mi
377.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.75 mi
Kilometers
377.8 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.32 mi
Kilometers
444.7 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sun, Apr 19, 10:19 AM CDT
Return by in Winnsboro
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winnsboro
2026-04-19T05:28
Arrive Montopolis
Sun, Apr 19, 10:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winnsboro
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
Dawson
TX

Town of the United States

From Winnsboro
138.3 mi
02h 25m
To Montopolis
138 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winnsboro and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    15 m · 8 sec · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 37

    13.2 mi · 20 min · State Highway 37

  4. 4

    Continue on North Winnsboro Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Winnsboro Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Goode Street

    1850 ft · 40 sec · East Goode Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    13 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Toll 49

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Toll 49

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Chandler, Tyler

    1656 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 31 West

    2.4 mi · 3 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 · 13 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 Winnsboro and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
90.6 mi · 33%
State Highway 31 East
31.2 mi · 11%
Main Street
18.8 mi · 7%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 6%
Toll 49
16.2 mi · 6%
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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
234.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
02h 25m from Winnsboro
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winnsboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winnsboro to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Winnsboro and 138 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.85 one way or $73.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winnsboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Dawson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dawson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

55 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

81 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

82 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Union Station

98 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winnsboro and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 234.75 mi (377.8 km).

Winnsboro

#1 Winnsboro

City in Wood and Franklin counties in Texas, United States

Population3,330
Coordinates32.9573400, -95.2902200
Altitude160
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 Broadway Street (-95.290241, 32.957284)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.75 gal
36.91 L · about $36.85
Round trip
$73.69
19.5 gal · 73.82 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.3 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.85 $73.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.46 $82.91
Premium $4.59 $44.76 $89.52
Diesel $3.99 $38.93 $77.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Winnsboro and Montopolis. The current time is 05:28:52.

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.