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Trip from Anton, TX to Montopolis, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 15m
Distance
400.5 mi
645 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 5m
★
6 AM
7h 16m
8 AM
7h 37m
10 AM
7h 23m
12 PM
7h 21m
3 PM
7h 25m
5 PM
7h 36m
8 PM
7h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anton, TX
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Montopolis, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Anton, TX to Montopolis, TX is 400.5 miles and takes about 7h 15m via US Highway 84 and US 183, with a fuel budget near $58 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily stays within the Great Plains region, traversing Texas. Given the mostly highway profile, expect a relatively straightforward drive. It's a good option if you need to cover a significant distance in a single day without much fuss.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
200.2 miles from Anton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 84 | 80 mi | 1h 20m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 183 | 51.8 mi | 57m |
| South US Highway 183 | 35.3 mi | 38m |
| US Highway 84 East | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| US 67 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| US 84 | 15.9 mi | 17m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 80 mi, about 1h 20m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,210 veh/hr typical · worst 1,594
Quietest
3 AM
~203 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 31 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anton, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on Main Street
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on West 4th Street
227 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lawrence Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto FM 597
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West 1st Street
5
Turn sharp left onto US 84; FM 168
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 84
6
Continue on US 84
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 84
7
Continue on US 84
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Clovis Road
8
Merge onto US 84
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Avenue Q
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
10
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
11
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
13
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
14
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 15th Street
15
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ralls Road
16
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
20
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southwest Georgia Avenue
21
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
22
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
23
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
24
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
25
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
26
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 84; US 283
27
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 67; US 84
28
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
29
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 84 East
30
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi
·
25 min
·
US 183; TX 16
31
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US 183; US 190
32
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
North US Highway 281
33
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Key Avenue
34
Continue on US 183
35 mi
·
38 min
·
South US Highway 183
35
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
36
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on US 183
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on 183 Toll
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
40
Turn straight onto US 183
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
41
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
42
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Trip Plan
Plan to leave Anton, TX early in the morning to make the most of daylight hours for this 7-hour drive. With 2 recommended stops, you can break up the 400.5 miles comfortably. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 80-mile stretch on US Highway 84, as services might be more spread out. The estimated fuel cost of $58 should help you budget for gas stops along the way.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 200.2 miles from Anton, TX, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 88 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200.2 miles or 3h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 10m
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 Anton, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anton, TX
This is one driving day of about 400.5 miles and 7h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Anton, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 84 for about 80 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
200 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 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 200.2 miles from Anton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
San Saba Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Picnic Area Westbound US 84
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area Eastbound US 84
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.8 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Brown County Museum of History
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Final third
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256411926
Visit websiteThe Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Final third
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256436376
Visit websiteAmerican Windmill Museum
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18067478734
Visit websiteAustin Bat Tours
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, ~9 min detour
Home stretch
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Austin, Texas
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
Visit websiteMackenzie Main City Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~11 min detour
First break
4.2 mi from route
~11 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18067752673
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 399.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lawrence Avenue
Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
140.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
|
US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
147.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
6
365.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 37m in
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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
399.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 14m 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
$54.86 one way
$109.71 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $61.27 | $122.55 |
| premium | $4.23 | $66.62 | $133.24 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $75.62 | $151.24 |
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
$55
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.2 | 1 | $42.05 | $19.22 |
| Efficient EV | 100.1 | 1 | $35.04 | $16.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.2 | 2 | $56.07 | $25.63 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Anton, TX
Late night in Anton on Monday
Local time
12:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 5 to 15 mph
12% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:46PM CDT until July 17 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Late night in Montopolis on Monday
Local time
12:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SE 5 mph
20% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:46PM CDT until July 17 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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
11 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
7h 15m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 89% highway, so you'll spend most of your time on major roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 80 miles along US Highway 84. You'll transition from highway to surface roads as you approach Montopolis. Expect a more rural cruising feel for much of this drive.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80 mi on US Highway 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 and State Highway 153. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lawrence Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 400.5 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lawrence Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 140.8 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,389 ft
463 ft
Total Climb
194 ft
Total Descent
3,120 ft
Highest Point
3,389 ft
Elevation Range
2,926 ft
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 Anton, TX and Montopolis, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Sh 70 South
147.2 mi in
|
~2h 34m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
147.2 mi in
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~2h 34m
San Angelo
147.2 mi in
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~2h 34m
About the Cities
Starting in Anton, TX
Full guide →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 7h 15m. Total distance: 400.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80 miles on US Highway 84. 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.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lawrence Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 140.8 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Montopolis, TX before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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