Origin
Angleton, TX
Late night in Angleton on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Angleton, TX to Montopolis, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
197.5 mi
318 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Angleton, TX
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Trip Overview
This 197.5-mile drive from Angleton, TX, to Montopolis, TX, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day, with an estimated duration of 3 hours and 41 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major roads like TX 71, the Katy Freeway, and Nolan Ryan Expressway, with 87% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $30. Given its manageable distance and efficient route, this trip is well-suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll remain within the Great Plains region for the entirety of this Texas-based excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
98.8 miles from Angleton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 71 | 77.7 mi | 1h 22m |
| Katy Freeway | 60.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| Nolan Ryan Expressway | 17.8 mi | 20m |
| South Sam Houston Tollway West | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| West Sam Houston Tollway South | 7 mi | 7m |
| Brazoria County Expressway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| North Velasco Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| North Business State Highway 288 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
TX 71
— 77.7 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Angleton, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on TX 288 Bus
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Velasco Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto TX 288 Bus
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Velasco Street
3
Continue on TX 288 Bus
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Business State Highway 288
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 288 North: Houston
5
Merge onto TX 288
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Nolan Ryan Expressway
6
Continue on TX 288
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
South Freeway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 288 Toll
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Brazoria County Expressway
8
Take the exit onto Brazoria County Expressway
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Brazoria County Expressway
Toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto SHT
10 mi
·
11 min
·
South Sam Houston Tollway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on BW 8
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Sam Houston Parkway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on SHT
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
West Sam Houston Tollway South
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 10; US 90
61 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto TX 71
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
TX 71
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
17
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on 71 Toll
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto US 183
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
22
Continue on 183 Toll
0.7 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
Use the right lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto Loop 111
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
25
Continue on Loop 111
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
26
Continue on US 183
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
27
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
28
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under four hours, this trip offers considerable flexibility. Leaving Angleton in the morning, perhaps around 9 AM, will put you in Montopolis by early afternoon, leaving plenty of time for your onward journey or activities. The longest stretch without a major turn is 77.7 miles on TX 71, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $30 and it's always wise to top off before extended highway driving. Given the manageable length, you won't need to split this into an overnight stay.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.8 miles from Angleton, TX, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.8 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montopolis, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Angleton, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Angleton, TX
This is one driving day of about 197.5 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Angleton, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on TX 71 for about 77.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.8 miles from Angleton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before TX 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 29.9 and 194.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
29.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Brazoria County Expressway
Take the exit onto Brazoria County Expressway toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway
7
30.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
7
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Downt...
7
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
7
194.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.84 one way
$59.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $32.67 | $65.33 |
| premium | $4.54 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.61 | $87.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.39
Sam Houston Tollway
(17.3 mi)
$1.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.74 | $9.48 |
| Efficient EV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.28 | $7.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79 | 0 | $27.65 | $12.64 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Late night in Montopolis on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Columbus, TX
99 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with an 87% highway share. The drive is characterized by efficient travel on major arteries. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 77.7 miles on TX 71, offering a sustained period of consistent road conditions. While the route is efficient, the emphasis is on covering ground rather than a winding, scenic exploration. The road's personality remains largely consistent, prioritizing speed and directness as you move from Angleton to Montopolis.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.7 mi on TX 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 71 and Katy Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.9 miles in near Brazoria County Expressway.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 197.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 29.9 miles (Brazoria County Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Angleton, TX and Montopolis, TX, road signs point toward Sht West, Sht East: Sam Houston Tollway, Sht West: Sam Houston Tollway, Downtown and Austin.
Sht West
29.9 mi in
|
~37m
|
via Brazoria County Expressway
Sht East: Sam Houston Tollway
29.9 mi in
|
~37m
|
via Brazoria County Expressway
Sht West: Sam Houston Tollway
30.3 mi in
|
~37m
Downtown
50.5 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Austin
112.7 mi in
|
~2h 9m
|
via TX 71
About the Cities
Starting in Angleton, TX
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Old Brazoria County Courthouse — historic place in Angleton, Brazoria County, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 197.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.7 miles on TX 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.39 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Houston Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Montopolis, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.9 miles (Brazoria County Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Montopolis, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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