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Trip from Groves, 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

4h 38m

Distance

249.9 mi

402 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 25m ★
6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 30m

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

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Downtown Groves, TX, TX

Groves, TX

Mark Direen

Trip Overview

Groves, TX to Montopolis, TX is 249.9 miles and takes about 4h 38m via I 10, TX 71, and TX 73, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, beginning in the Great Plains region and ending in the same area. It's a highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward option if you're looking for efficiency. With a recommended one-day drive, you can easily complete this journey without needing to stop overnight. Consider this route for a practical, no-fuss transit between these two points.

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

125 miles from Groves, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 133.2 mi 2h 30m
TX 71 77.7 mi 1h 22m
TX 73 30.7 mi 33m
East State Highway 71 2.2 mi 2m
Bastrop Freeway 1.9 mi 2m
Airport Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
Bergstrom Expressway 0.7 mi <1m
39th Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 133.2 mi, about 2h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 39th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 39th Street
2

Turn slight right onto East Parkway Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · East Parkway Street
3

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward TX 73 West
4

Merge onto TX 73

4.7 mi · 5 min · TX 73
5

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 73

23 mi · 24 min · TX 73
Toward TX 73 West: Winnie, Houston Use the left lane.
6

Turn straight onto TX 73

3.3 mi · 3 min · TX 73
7

Merge onto I 10

133 mi · 2 hr 30 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto TX 71

0.5 mi · 33 sec · TX 71
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
9

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on 71 Toll

1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on TX 71

2.2 mi · 2 min · East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto US 183

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway
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

Trip Plan

Given the 4h 38m estimated duration, leaving Groves, TX in the morning will allow you to reach Montopolis, TX with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop and a 99% highway profile, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 133.2 miles on I 10, as services might be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $38 is a helpful budgeting tool for this 249.9-mile journey.

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 125 miles from Groves, TX, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.2 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 55 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 125 miles or 2h 20m 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 48m

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 Groves, 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 Groves, TX

This is one driving day of about 249.9 miles and 4h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Groves, 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 I 10 for about 133.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sugar Land, TX

125 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.

Popular next leg

Sugar Land, TX to Montopolis, TX

152.5 mi · 2h 46m

Pacing Suggestions

Baytown, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sugar Land, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 125 miles from Groves, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 133.2 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.

Top Restaurant

Cidercade Houston

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Houston, Texas

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 89.3

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+13462417524

Visit website

Downtown Aquarium

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Houston, Texas

1.8 mi

Cidercade Houston

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 89.3

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+13462417524

Visit website

Downtown Aquarium

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 89.3

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+17132233474

Visit website

Children's Museum Houston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 89.3

Houston, Texas

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+17135221138

Visit website

Union Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 89.3

Houston, Texas

+17132598070

Visit website

Chambers County Museum at Wallisville

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 53.6

Wallisville, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14093892252

Visit website

Midtown Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 89.3

Houston, Texas

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+17135267577

Visit website

Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 89.3

Houston, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17137520314

Visit website

Waugh Drive Bat Colony

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 89.3

Houston, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17137520314

Visit website

Austin Bat Tours

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 249.9

Austin, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

Visit website

Port Neches Riverfront Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Port Neches, Texas

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14097194280

Visit website

The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 89.3

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17139266368

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 248.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
5.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | TX 73

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 73 toward TX 73 West: Winnie, Houston

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

Use the left lane. Toward TX 73 West: Winnie, Houston
5
31.9 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
165.7 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in | TX 71

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
246.9 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in

Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: 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. Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
7
248.5 mi into trip | ~4h 35m 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

$37.76 one way

$75.52 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $41.33 $82.66
premium $4.54 $44.62 $89.24
diesel $5.61 $55.17 $110.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 75 0 $26.24 $12.00
Efficient EV 62.5 0 $21.87 $10.00
EV Truck/SUV 100 1 $34.99 $15.99

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Groves, TX

Night in Groves on Saturday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montopolis, TX

Night in Montopolis on Saturday

Local time

9:45 PM

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

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

4h 38m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This route is almost entirely highway driving, with a 99% highway share. Expect long, uninterrupted stretches, including one segment of 133.2 miles primarily on I 10. The character of the drive is largely consistent, focusing on efficient travel rather than varied scenery. You'll likely experience a steady pace on well-maintained highways, making it feel like a direct connection between your starting and ending points.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 133.2 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and TX 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near TX 73.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 249.9 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 5.9 miles (TX 73): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.7 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Groves, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Austin along the way.

Austin

165.1 mi in | ~3h 6m | via TX 71

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 249.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 133.2 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (TX 73): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.7 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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