Edna, TX to Montopolis, TX is 124.7 miles and takes about 2h 45m via US 183, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day drive that keeps you within the familiar landscape of the Great Plains. You'll primarily be on US Highway 183 South for most of the journey. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and potential stops along the way. It's a practical option if you're looking for an uncomplicated drive between these two Texas locations.
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
62.4 miles from Edna, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 183
44.9 mi
51m
North Wells Street
38.4 mi
57m
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi
15m
Pickle Parkway
9.8 mi
8m
West Grand Avenue
9.5 mi
16m
South Colorado Street
4.9 mi
8m
South Magnolia Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
East Morris Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 183
— 44.9 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edna, TX and Montopolis, TX.
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Start on Loop 521
104 ft·4 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn right onto TX 111
38 mi·57 min·North Wells Street
3
Continue on TX 111
0.8 mi·1 min·East Morris Street
4
Turn right onto US 77 Business Alternate; TX 111
0.1 mi·17 sec·Irvine Street
5
Turn left onto TX 111
9.5 mi·16 min·West Grand Avenue
6
Continue on US 183; TX 111
15 mi·16 min·US 183; TX 111
7
Continue on US 183; TX 97
20 mi·23 min·US 183; TX 97
8
Turn right onto US 183; TX 80
1.2 mi·2 min·South Magnolia Avenue
9
Continue on US 183
10 mi·11 min·US 183
10
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi·8 min·South Colorado Street
11
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi·16 sec·United States Highway 183
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
13
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
9.8 mi·8 min·Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 460Toward US 183 North: AustinUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 183
12 mi·15 min·US Highway 183 South
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on 183 Toll
0.7 mi·40 sec·Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·54 sec
Toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport BoulevardUse the right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Loop 111
0.2 mi·33 sec·Airport Boulevard
19
Continue on Loop 111
0.5 mi·42 sec·Airport Boulevard
20
Continue on US 183
0.1 mi·8 sec·Ed Bluestein Boulevard
21
Take the ramp
486 ft·11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
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Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 45m estimated drive time, leaving Edna, TX in the morning or early afternoon is perfectly feasible for a same-day arrival in Montopolis, TX. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $19, you have flexibility in pacing. The longest uninterrupted stretch is about 44.9 miles on US 183, so plan for a break before or after this segment if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the halfway point, to ensure smooth travel through the Great Plains region.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.4 miles from Edna, TX, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.9 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 27 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
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 Edna, 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 Edna, TX
This is one driving day of about 124.7 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Edna, 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 44.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 123.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|TX 111 / North Wells Street
Turn right onto TX 111 / North Wells Street
Navigation decision point
6
100.1 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
5
100.6 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway
Merge onto TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
110.4 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North: Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 460
Toward US 183 North: Austin
7
123.2 mi into trip|~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Stree...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.84 one way
$37.68 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$20.62
$41.25
premium
$4.54
$22.26
$44.53
diesel
$5.61
$27.53
$55.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.4
0
$13.09
$5.99
Efficient EV
31.2
0
$10.91
$4.99
EV Truck/SUV
49.9
0
$17.46
$7.98
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Edna, TX
Late night
in Edna on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Late night
in Montopolis on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
S 15 mph2% chanceLive forecast
69°F
Luling, TX
62 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
2h 45m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 54% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 44.9 miles on US 183 without needing to make a turn, providing a period of consistent travel. The road generally follows US 183 South, which can transition between more developed highway segments and potentially more rural, two-lane sections as you progress. Expect a drive that balances efficiency with the chance to see the Texas landscape unfold without constant interruptions.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.9 mi on US 183.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 111 / North Wells Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 124.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 (TX 111 / North Wells Street): Navigation decision point; at 100.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.6 miles (TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Edna, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
100.1 mi in|~2h 17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 124.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.9 miles on US 183. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (TX 111 / North Wells Street): Navigation decision point; at 100.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.6 miles (TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montopolis, TX before heading back.
