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Trip from Anson, TX to Montopolis, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 38m

Distance

248.4 mi

400 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 25m ★
6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Jones County, Texas, United States

Anson, TX

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Trip Overview

Anson, TX to Montopolis, TX is 248.4 miles and takes about 4h 38m via US 183, US 83, and South US Highway 183, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey through Texas. With a recommended single day of travel, it’s a convenient route for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Expect a focused highway experience for the majority of the trip. It's a practical choice if you need to get from point A to B without extensive detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

124.2 miles from Anson, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 183 51.8 mi 57m
US 83 42.2 mi 47m
South US Highway 183 35.3 mi 38m
Commercial Avenue 32.5 mi 35m
US Highway 84 East 29.2 mi 33m
US 67 21.5 mi 24m
183A Toll Road 14.3 mi 14m
US 84 12 mi 13m
Longest stretch: US 183 — 51.8 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anson, TX and Montopolis, TX.

1

Start on this road

170 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto 11th Street

136 ft · 6 sec · 11th Street
3

Turn left onto US 83; US 277

0.1 mi · 10 sec · West Court Plaza
4

Turn slight right onto US 83; US 277

32 mi · 35 min · Commercial Avenue
5

Continue on US 83; US 84

42 mi · 47 min · US 83; US 84
6

Continue on US 84; US 283; TX 206

0.6 mi · 46 sec · US 84; US 283; TX 206
7

Turn left onto US 84; US 283

11 mi · 12 min · US 84; US 283
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 67; US 84

21 mi · 24 min · US 67; US 84
9

Turn right onto US 84; US 183

1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
10

Continue on US 84; US 183

29 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East
11

Turn right onto US 183; TX 16

22 mi · 25 min · US 183; TX 16
12

Continue on US 183; US 190

15 mi · 15 min · US 183; US 190
13

Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281

260 ft · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
14

Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281

2.3 mi · 4 min · North Key Avenue
15

Continue on US 183

35 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183
16

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 29 sec · this road
17

Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll

14 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on US 183

15 mi · 17 min · US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on 183 Toll

4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue Use the slight right lane.
21

Turn straight onto US 183

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
22

Take the ramp

486 ft · 11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
23

Arrive at destination

Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

Trip Plan

Given the 4h 38m estimated duration, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short drive, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as the longest stretch without a major town is 51.8 miles on US 183. Planning your fuel stops around that segment will ensure a smooth journey without any added stress.

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 124.2 miles from Anson, TX, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.8 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 55 miles or 1h 1m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 124.2 miles or 2h 20m 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 49m

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 Anson, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Anson, TX

This is one driving day of about 248.4 miles and 4h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Anson, 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 US 183 for about 51.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county sear of Comanche County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Comanche, TX

124 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.

Popular next leg

Comanche, TX to Montopolis, TX

142 mi · 2h 45m

Pacing Suggestions

Abilene, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownwood, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.2 miles from Anson, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Brown County Museum of History

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 106.4

Brownwood, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13256411926

Visit website

The Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 106.4

Brownwood, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13256436376

Visit website

Austin Bat Tours

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 248.4

Austin, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

Visit website

Lakeline Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 230.6

Cedar Park, Texas

+15124015500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 247.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 11th Street

Turn left onto 11th Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 83; US 277 / West Court Plaza

Turn left onto US 83; US 277 / West Court Plaza

Navigation decision point

5
75.4 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | US 84; US 283

Turn left onto US 84; US 283

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
213.7 mi into trip | ~4h in | 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road

Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
247.6 mi into trip | ~4h 37m in

Take the exit toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

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 Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.53 one way

$75.07 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $41.08 $82.17
premium $4.54 $44.35 $88.70
diesel $5.61 $54.84 $109.69

Estimated Tolls: $1.00

183A Toll Road (14.3 mi) $1.00

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

$38

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 74.5 0 $26.08 $11.92
Efficient EV 62.1 0 $21.74 $9.94
EV Truck/SUV 99.4 1 $34.78 $15.90

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Anson, TX

Afternoon in Anson on Sunday

Local time

12:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montopolis, TX

Afternoon in Montopolis on Sunday

Local time

12:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSE 15 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 17 at 5:31PM CDT until April 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 2:03PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

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

25 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

4h 38m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches where the focus is on covering distance, including one continuous segment of 51.8 miles on US 183. While primarily on highways like US 83 and US 183, the character is less about interstate speed and more about steady progress on well-traveled state and federal routes. The drive maintains a consistent feel for much of its length, making it predictable and easy to navigate.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.8 mi on US 183.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 183 and US 83. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 11th Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 38m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 83; US 277 / West Court Plaza): Navigation decision point; at 75.4 miles (US 84; US 283): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 248.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.8 miles on US 183. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.00 in tolls one way, starting with 183A Toll Road. 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 83; US 277 / West Court Plaza): Navigation decision point; at 75.4 miles (US 84; US 283): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 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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