Trip from Colleyville, 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 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 41m

Distance

205.2 mi

330 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 29m ★

6 AM

3h 42m

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.

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city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Colleyville, TX

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Montopolis, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

Colleyville, TX to Montopolis, TX is 205.2 miles and takes about 3h 41m via North 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, offering a straightforward drive between two points in Texas. With a high percentage of highway driving, it's a route built for efficiency. Consider this trip if you need to get from point A to point B quickly without extensive detours.

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

102.6 miles from Colleyville, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North South Freeway	85 mi	1h 28m
I 35	52.6 mi	54m
Purple Heart Trail	37.9 mi	39m
Airport Freeway	9.5 mi	11m
North Jack Kultgen Expressway	6.6 mi	7m
Bergstrom Expressway	4.8 mi	5m
US 183	2.2 mi	2m
Colleyville Boulevard	1.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: North South Freeway — 85 mi, about 1h 28m

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 Colleyville, TX and Montopolis, TX.

Start on this road

125 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn right onto TX 26

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Colleyville Boulevard

Continue on TX 26

1.6 mi · 2 min · Colleyville Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Continue on TX 26

1.1 mi · 1 min · Grapevine Highway

Turn slight left onto FM 3029

1.1 mi · 2 min · Precinct Line Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Airport Freeway

431 ft · 8 sec · Airport Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward TX 121 South, TX 183 West Use the left lane.

Merge onto TX 121; TX 183

2.3 mi · 2 min · Airport Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Airport Freeway

Exit 25A Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth Use the slight right lane.

Continue on TX 121

6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway

Exit 24B Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Ft Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 35W; US 287; US 377

85 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North 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 3h 41m estimated drive time, leaving Colleyville in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. The route is designed for a single-day trip, so you can be flexible with your departure. With only one recommended stop, you can decide if you want to break up the 205.2 miles or push through to Montopolis. Keep an eye on your fuel as you approach Montopolis, as the $30 budget is an estimate and prices can vary.

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 102.6 miles from Colleyville, TX, or about 1h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85 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 45 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 102.6 miles or 1h 52m 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

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 Colleyville, 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 Colleyville, TX

This is one driving day of about 205.2 miles and 3h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Colleyville, 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 North South Freeway for about 85 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waco, TX

103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waco, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.6 miles from Colleyville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.4 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 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Austin, Texas

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+15128371215

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 196.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward TX 121 South, TX 183 West

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward TX 121 South, TX 183 West

6.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | TX 121 / Airport Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121 / Airport Freeway toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25A Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth

13.6 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South:...

196.3 mi into trip | ~3h 29m 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

196.6 mi into trip | ~3h 30m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.11 one way

$56.21 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$31.39	$62.79
premium	$4.23	$34.13	$68.27
diesel	$4.80	$38.75	$77.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.8 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	61.6	0	$21.55	$9.85
Efficient EV	51.3	0	$17.96	$8.21
EV Truck/SUV	82.1	1	$28.73	$13.13

Gas CO2

72 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

Colleyville, TX

Late night in Colleyville on Monday

Local time

5:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:46PM CDT until July 19 at 9:01AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:45PM CDT until July 18 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Montopolis, TX

Late night in Montopolis on Monday

Local time

5:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:46PM CDT until July 19 at 9:01AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:45PM CDT until July 18 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa 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

3 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 41m 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 ~10 min detour Free near mile 99.1

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend about 78% of your time on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 85 miles on the North South Freeway. After the highway portions conclude, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect a relatively consistent driving experience with frequent exits and entrances on the main thoroughfares.

78% 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: 85 mi on North South Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North 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 3.9 miles in.

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 17 significant decision points across 205.2 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 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

873 ft 410 ft

Total Climb

763 ft

Total Descent

907 ft

Highest Point

873 ft

~161.2 mi in

Elevation Range

462 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Colleyville, 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 3h 41m. Total distance: 205.2 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 (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 85 miles on North South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 19 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 19 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 3.7 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, 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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Trip from Colleyville, TX to Montopolis, TX

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

Doris D Miller Park

Cultural Activities Center

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

Fort Worth Herd

Bicentennial Park

Austin Bat Tours

Pioneer Farms

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Colleyville, TX

Montopolis, TX

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 41m 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 Colleyville, 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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