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Trip from Haskell, TX to Montopolis, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 13m
Distance
278.8 mi
449 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 0m
★
6 AM
5h 13m
8 AM
5h 40m
10 AM
5h 23m
12 PM
5h 20m
3 PM
5h 24m
5 PM
5h 39m
8 PM
5h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haskell, TX
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Montopolis, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Haskell, TX to Montopolis, TX is 278.8 miles and takes about 5h 13m via US 183, US 83, and South US Highway 183, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across the vast Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive that's ideal for a single-day journey. You'll be spending most of your time on major highways, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. Plan for a day where the primary focus is covering ground, with minimal detours needed. It's a practical choice if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
139.4 miles from Haskell, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 183 | 51.8 mi | 57m |
| US 83 | 42.2 mi | 47m |
| South US Highway 183 | 35.3 mi | 38m |
| Commercial Avenue | 32.5 mi | 35m |
| US 277 | 29.9 mi | 33m |
| US Highway 84 East | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| US 67 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| 183A Toll Road | 14.3 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
US 183
— 51.8 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haskell, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on US 380
0.3 mi
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27 sec
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1st Street
2
Turn right onto Avenue A
0.1 mi
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20 sec
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Avenue A
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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42 sec
4
Merge onto US 277
30 mi
·
33 min
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US 277
5
Turn slight right onto US 83; US 277
32 mi
·
35 min
·
Commercial Avenue
6
Continue on US 83; US 84
42 mi
·
47 min
·
US 83; US 84
7
Continue on US 84; US 283; TX 206
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
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US 84; US 283; TX 206
8
Turn left onto US 84; US 283
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 84; US 283
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 67; US 84
10
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
11
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 84 East
12
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi
·
25 min
·
US 183; TX 16
13
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi
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15 min
·
US 183; US 190
14
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
·
4 sec
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North US Highway 281
15
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Key Avenue
16
Continue on US 183
35 mi
·
38 min
·
South US Highway 183
17
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
18
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi
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14 min
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183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 183
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on 183 Toll
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto US 183
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
23
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
24
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 13m duration, leaving Haskell, TX in the morning should allow you to reach Montopolis, TX with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop and 81% of the drive on highways, you can be quite flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $41, and ensure you're topped off before heading out. The longest stretch on US 183 is over 50 miles, so plan your last fuel stop accordingly to avoid any concerns on that segment.
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 139.4 miles from Haskell, TX, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.8 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 61 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.4 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
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 Haskell, 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 Haskell, TX
This is one driving day of about 278.8 miles and 5h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Haskell, 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 51.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139.4 miles from Haskell, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area US-84 US-283
0 mi from route
Haskell County Southbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
San Saba Picnic Area
0 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.9 mi from route
Lakeline Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Cedar Park, Texas
+15124015500
Visit websiteThe Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256436376
Visit websiteBrown County Museum of History
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256411926
Visit websiteAustin Bat Tours
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 websiteThe Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Early stretch
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Hours: 1–5 pm
+13256735050
Visit websiteParamount Theatre
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~11 min detour
Early stretch
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Abilene, Texas
+13256769620
Visit website12th Armored Division Memorial
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~11 min detour
Early stretch
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13256776515
Visit websiteAdamson-Spalding Storybook Garden
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~11 min detour
Early stretch
4.6 mi from route
~11 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 278.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Avenue A
Turn right onto Avenue A
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
105.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
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US 84; US 283
Turn left onto US 84; US 283
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
244.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 35m 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
278.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 12m 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
$38.19 one way
$76.37 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $42.65 | $85.31 |
| premium | $4.23 | $46.38 | $92.75 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $52.64 | $105.29 |
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
$38
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.6 | 1 | $29.27 | $13.38 |
| Efficient EV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.40 | $11.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.5 | 1 | $39.03 | $17.84 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Origin
Haskell, TX
Late night in Haskell on Monday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:47PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:34PM CDT until July 19 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Late night in Montopolis on Monday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:47PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:34PM CDT until July 19 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 13m 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 81% highway, meaning you'll be on major roads for the bulk of the 278.8 miles. The longest stretch without a significant change in direction or road type is 51.8 miles on US 183. Expect mostly cruising with some transitions as you move between US 183, US 83, and South US Highway 183. The profile is mostly highway, so you'll experience consistent speeds for extended periods.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.8 mi on US 183.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 183 and US 83. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Avenue A.
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 278.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.3 miles (Avenue A): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 105.9 miles (US 84; US 283): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,936 ft
463 ft
Total Climb
444 ft
Total Descent
1,564 ft
Highest Point
1,936 ft
~79.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,473 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Haskell, 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 5h 13m. Total distance: 278.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.8 miles on US 183. 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.
Yes — we found about 5 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.
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 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Avenue A): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 105.9 miles (US 84; US 283): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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