Trip from Azle, TX to Montopolis, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 47m

Distance

208.1 mi

335 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 34m ★

6 AM

3h 47m

8 AM

4h 12m

10 AM

3h 56m

12 PM

3h 53m

3 PM

3h 57m

5 PM

4h 11m

8 PM

3h 39m

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

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Azle, TX

Sheng-lu Wu

Montopolis, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

Azle, TX to Montopolis, TX is 208.1 miles and takes about 3h 47m via South Freeway and I 35, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, moving from one part of Texas to another. Expect a pretty straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a single day of travel.

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

104.1 miles from Azle, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Freeway	83.9 mi	1h 27m
I 35	52.6 mi	54m
Purple Heart Trail	37.9 mi	39m
Jacksboro Highway	12.8 mi	16m
North Jack Kultgen Expressway	6.6 mi	7m
Bergstrom Expressway	4.8 mi	5m
US 183	2.2 mi	2m
Lake Worth Boulevard	2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: South Freeway — 83.9 mi, about 1h 27m

Traffic on I-35

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 80 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~3,227 veh/hr typical · worst 3,978

Quietest

2 AM

~510 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

6.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 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 Azle, TX and Montopolis, TX.

Start on Locust Street

141 ft · 11 sec · Locust Street

Turn left onto Loop 344

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto North Stewart Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · North Stewart Street

Turn right onto Southeast Parkway Street

359 ft · 7 sec · Southeast Parkway Street

Take the ramp

406 ft · 9 sec

Toward TX 199 East

Merge onto TX 199

8.3 mi · 9 min · Jacksboro Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 199

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on TX 199

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

Continue on TX 199

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard

Continue on TX 199

4.5 mi · 7 min · Jacksboro Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on TX 199

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Henderson Street

Enter roundabout onto TX 199

113 ft · 1 sec · North Henderson Street

Continue on TX 199

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Henderson Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Lancaster Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto East Lancaster Avenue

0.3 mi · 26 sec · East Lancaster Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto South Freeway

91 ft · 1 sec · South Freeway

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward I 35W South

Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus

84 mi · 1 hr 26 min · South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.6 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

38 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

53 mi · 54 min · I 35

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 240B Toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward US 183 South: Lockhart Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto US 183

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 183

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on 183 Toll

4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto US 183

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

Take the ramp

486 ft · 11 sec

Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

Arrive at destination

Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

Trip Plan

Given the 3 hour 47 minute drive time, leaving Azle in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Montopolis with plenty of daylight. You have one recommended stop, but with only 208.1 miles, you might not even need it if you're comfortable driving straight through. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 83.9-mile stretch on South Freeway, where services might be more spread out. The estimated fuel cost is around $30, so factor that into your budget. This is a flexible trip, so you can adjust your pace as needed.

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 104.1 miles from Azle, TX, or about 1h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.9 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 46 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 104.1 miles or 1h 56m 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 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montopolis, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Azle, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Azle, TX

This is one driving day of about 208.1 miles and 3h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Azle, 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 South Freeway for about 83.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Ellis County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Italy, TX

104 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

Keene, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waco, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104.1 miles from Azle, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

1.8 mi from route

Rest Area

1.8 mi from route

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 website

Pioneer Farms

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Austin, Texas

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+15128371215

Visit website

Jim Hogg Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Georgetown, Texas

+15129305253

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 17.8 and 207.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

17.8 mi into trip | ~26m in | East Lancaster Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto East Lancaster Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

18 mi into trip | ~26m in | South Freeway

Turn right onto South Freeway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

199.2 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in

Take the exit toward US 183: Lockhart, 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. Exit 240B Toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas

199.5 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 183 South: Lockhart

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 183 South: Lockhart

207.4 mi into trip | ~3h 45m 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

$28.50 one way

$57.01 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$31.84	$63.68
premium	$4.23	$34.62	$69.23
diesel	$4.80	$39.29	$78.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	62.4	0	$21.85	$9.99
Efficient EV	52	0	$18.21	$8.32
EV Truck/SUV	83.2	1	$29.13	$13.32

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Azle, TX

Evening in Azle on Monday

Local time

7:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:40PM CDT until July 18 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:36PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Destination

Montopolis, TX

Evening in Montopolis on Monday

Local time

7:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:40PM CDT until July 18 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:36PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

100°F

Italy, TX

104 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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 47m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 100.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route features 72% highway driving. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, with the longest continuous stretch of highway being 83.9 miles on South Freeway. The transition to surface roads will likely occur after you've covered a significant portion of your mileage on I 35. Be prepared for the typical experience of navigating numerous exits and merges common to these types of major thoroughfares.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 83.9 mi on South Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Freeway and I 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near East Lancaster Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 208.1 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 17.8 miles (East Lancaster Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (South Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 199.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

902 ft 397 ft

Total Climb

799 ft

Total Descent

1,043 ft

Highest Point

902 ft

~163.5 mi in

Elevation Range

504 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Azle, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1846

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 47m. Total distance: 208.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 83.9 miles on South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 24 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-35

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Bell County Northbound Rest Area

Hill County Northbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Walburg Travel Center & Food Court

Buc-ee's

QuikTrip

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Hill County Southbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Road Ranger

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Buc-ee's

TA

Service Plaza

Bell County Southbound Rest Area

Waterfall Overlook

Rest Area

Hill Arbor

Rest Area

Rest Area

Doris D Miller Park

Bicentennial Park

Fort Worth Herd

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

Cultural Activities Center

Austin Bat Tours

Pioneer Farms

Jim Hogg Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Azle, TX

Montopolis, TX

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 47m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Waco Mammoth National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Azle, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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