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Trip from Canyon, 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

6h 47m

Distance

372 mi

599 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 36m ★
6 AM
6h 48m
8 AM
7h 11m
10 AM
6h 56m
12 PM
6h 54m
3 PM
6h 57m
5 PM
7h 10m
8 PM
6h 41m

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 Randall County, Texas, United States

Canyon, TX

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Trip Overview

This 372-mile journey from Canyon, Texas, to Montopolis, Texas, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 6 hours and 47 minutes. Your primary pathways will be US Highway 84 and US 183, with a small portion on State Highway 153, making it a predominantly highway-focused experience. With 92% of the route on highways, you'll cover a good distance efficiently. Given the estimated fuel cost of $56, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a single traveler. You'll be traversing the vast Great Plains region for the entirety of this drive, so expect wide-open landscapes.

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

186 miles from Canyon, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 84 73.9 mi 1h 14m
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 24.1 mi 24m
US 67 21.5 mi 24m
US 84 15.9 mi 17m
Longest stretch: US Highway 84 — 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on FM 40

54 ft · 8 sec · East FM 40
2

Turn left onto FM 1729

3.0 mi · 5 min · FM 1729
3

Continue on FM 835

4.0 mi · 7 min · FM 835
4

Turn left onto US 84

4.1 mi · 4 min · East Highway 84
5

Continue on US 84

4.5 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
6

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
7

Continue on US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
8

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East 15th Street
9

Turn right onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Ralls Road
10

Turn straight onto TX 207

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
11

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

6.5 mi · 6 min · US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 244 Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
14

Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue
15

Turn right onto TX 70

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street
16

Continue on TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70
17

Turn left onto TX 153

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
18

Continue on TX 153

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Walnut Street
19

Continue on TX 153

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
20

At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283

9.4 mi · 10 min · US 84; US 283
21

Continue on US 67; US 84

21 mi · 24 min · US 67; US 84
22

Turn right onto US 84; US 183

1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
23

Continue on US 84; US 183

29 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East
24

Turn right onto US 183; TX 16

22 mi · 25 min · US 183; TX 16
25

Continue on US 183; US 190

15 mi · 15 min · US 183; US 190
26

Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281

260 ft · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
27

Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281

2.3 mi · 4 min · North Key Avenue
28

Continue on US 183

35 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183
29

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 29 sec · this road
30

Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll

14 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Continue on US 183

15 mi · 17 min · US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Continue on 183 Toll

4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue Use the slight right lane.
34

Turn straight onto US 183

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
35

Take the ramp

486 ft · 11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
36

Arrive at destination

Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

Trip Plan

For this 6-hour and 47-minute drive, starting early is your best bet to maximize daylight and enjoy the journey. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $56, you can plan your refueling strategically. Keep in mind the longest stretch without a break is nearly 74 miles on US Highway 84, so consider a brief pause before that segment. Given the highway-heavy nature of this route, staying alert for changing speed limits and traffic patterns as you transition between US highways will be key to a smooth arrival in Montopolis.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186 miles from Canyon, TX, or about 3h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 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 82 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 186 miles or 3h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 42m

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 Canyon, 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 Canyon, TX

This is one driving day of about 372 miles and 6h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Canyon, 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 Highway 84 for about 73.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Brown County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bangs, TX

186 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

Rotan, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cleveland, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 186 miles from Canyon, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.9 miles.

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.

Austin Bat Tours

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 372

Austin, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

Visit website

Lakeline Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 345.4

Cedar Park, Texas

+15124015500

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 371.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | FM 1729

Turn left onto FM 1729

Navigation decision point

6
112.3 mi into trip | ~1h 59m 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
118.8 mi into trip | ~2h 6m 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
337.4 mi into trip | ~6h 9m 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
371.3 mi into trip | ~6h 46m 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

$56.21 one way

$112.42 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 130 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $61.53 $123.05
premium $4.54 $66.42 $132.84
diesel $5.61 $82.13 $164.27

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

$56

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 130.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 111.6 1 $39.06 $17.86
Efficient EV 93 1 $32.55 $14.88
EV Truck/SUV 148.8 1 $52.08 $23.81

Gas CO2

130 kg

EV CO2

44 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Canyon, TX

Late night in Canyon on Sunday

Local time

1:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montopolis, TX

Late night in Montopolis on Sunday

Local time

1:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

21 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

6h 47m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 372-mile trip, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways like US Highway 84 and US 183. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, offering a solid period of consistent travel. While largely highway, the inclusion of State Highway 153 suggests potential for brief shifts in scenery or road type. This route generally offers a straightforward driving experience, allowing you to make good time across the Texas landscape.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.9 mi on US Highway 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 and State Highway 153. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 1729.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 372 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (FM 1729): Navigation decision point; at 112.3 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Canyon, TX and Montopolis, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.

Sh 70 South

118.8 mi in | ~2h 6m

Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater

118.8 mi in | ~2h 6m

San Angelo

118.8 mi in | ~2h 6m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 47m. Total distance: 372 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 47m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 73.9 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.

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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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: near the start (FM 1729): Navigation decision point; at 112.3 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.6 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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