Origin
Gonzales, TX
Morning in Gonzales on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gonzales, 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
1h 12m
Distance
59.3 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gonzales, TX
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Trip Overview
This 59.3-mile drive from Gonzales, TX, to Montopolis, TX, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 12 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you'll spend roughly $9 on fuel for this excursion. The route primarily utilizes Water Street and US Highway 183 South, offering a mixed driving experience. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so you won't be crossing into a dramatically different landscape. This trip is best suited for those looking for a functional drive rather than an extended scenic adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Water Street | 12.8 mi | 13m |
| US Highway 183 South | 11.8 mi | 15m |
| US 183 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Pickle Parkway | 9.8 mi | 8m |
| East Pierce Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| South Colorado Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| South Magnolia Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Airport Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Water Street
— 12.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gonzales, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on Saint Lawrence Street
112 ft
·
12 sec
·
Saint Lawrence Street
2
Turn left onto US 183 Business
399 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Saint Joseph Street
3
Turn right onto Spur 146
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 183; TX 97
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Water Street
5
Continue on US 183
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Pierce Street
6
Turn right onto US 183; TX 80
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Magnolia Avenue
7
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
8
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
9
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
United States Highway 183
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
11
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
9.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 460
Toward US 183 North: Austin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 183
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 183 South
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on 183 Toll
0.7 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Loop 111
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
17
Continue on Loop 111
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
18
Continue on US 183
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
19
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
20
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Gonzales, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 183 Business / North Saint Joseph Street
Turn left onto US 183 Business / North Saint Joseph Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Spur 146 / Saint Louis Street
Turn right onto Spur 146 / Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
6
34.7 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
7
45 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
$8.96 one way
$17.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Morning in Montopolis on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 55% of your journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.8 miles on Water Street, giving you a good period of consistent travel. You'll transition onto US Highway 183 South and then US 183, which will likely offer a more predictable and faster pace for a significant portion of the trip. This road doesn't present dramatic shifts but offers a practical flow for covering ground efficiently.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Water Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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 US 183 Business / North Saint Joseph Street.
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 59.3 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 (US 183 Business / North Saint Joseph Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Spur 146 / Saint Louis Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 Gonzales, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
34.7 mi in
|
~44m
About the Cities
Starting in Gonzales, TX
Full guide →Gonzales is the county seat of Gonzales County, Texas, and one of the oldest cities in Texas.
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 1h 12m. Total distance: 59.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Water Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 183 Business / North Saint Joseph Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Spur 146 / Saint Louis Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montopolis, TX before heading back.
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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