Traveling from Hebbronville to Montopolis covers 232.2 miles, a journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 48 minutes of drive time. Since both locations are situated within the Great Plains region of Texas, you can expect a consistent landscape throughout the trip. This route is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $35, it remains an affordable trek for most travelers. While you will navigate a few local roads like North Smith Avenue and King David Drive, the bulk of your time will be spent on US 59. It is a straightforward drive that serves as a reliable connection 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
116.1 miles from Hebbronville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 59
42.9 mi
48m
North Smith Avenue
40.4 mi
1h
King David Drive
31.8 mi
39m
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi
35m
State Highway 80
23.6 mi
25m
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi
15m
Nueces Street
11.1 mi
14m
US 183
10.1 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 42.9 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hebbronville, TX and Montopolis, TX.
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Start on West Galbraith Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·West Galbraith Street
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Turn left onto TX 16; TX 359
40 mi·1 hr·North Smith Avenue
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Turn right onto US 59; TX 44
1.4 mi·1 min·Riley Street
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Turn left onto US 59
43 mi·48 min·US 59
5
Turn left onto US 281
11 mi·14 min·Nueces Street
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Turn right onto TX 72
32 mi·39 min·King David Drive
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Continue on TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi·1 min·West Main Street
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Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft·3 sec·East Main Street
9
Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi·10 min·Helena Road
10
Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi·25 min·State Highway 80
11
Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi·2 min·South Nixon Avenue
12
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi·35 min·State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10 mi·11 min·US 183
14
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi·8 min·South Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
0.2 mi·16 sec·United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
17
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
9.8 mi·8 min·Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 460Toward US 183 North: AustinUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 183
12 mi·15 min·US Highway 183 South
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on 183 Toll
0.7 mi·40 sec·Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
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.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto Loop 111
0.2 mi·33 sec·Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Loop 111
0.5 mi·42 sec·Airport Boulevard
24
Continue on US 183
0.1 mi·8 sec·Ed Bluestein Boulevard
25
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
To make the most of your 4-hour and 48-minute trip, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route is relatively compact, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best, though leaving in the morning helps you avoid potential fatigue. Keep your fuel gauge in mind, as the estimated $35 cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and current local prices. Because you will be navigating a mix of US 59 and local streets like King David Drive, keep your GPS handy to ensure you don't miss any turns when exiting the main highway. A well-planned break during your longest 42.9-mile stretch will keep you alert for the final leg of your 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 116.1 miles from Hebbronville, TX, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.9 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 51 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.1 miles or 2h 30m 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 57m
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 Hebbronville, 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 Hebbronville, TX
This is one driving day of about 232.2 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Hebbronville, 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 59 for about 42.9 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 230.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|TX 16; TX 359 / North Smith Avenue
Turn left onto TX 16; TX 359 / North Smith Avenue
Navigation decision point
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207.6 mi into trip|~4h 20m 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
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208.1 mi into trip|~4h 21m 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.
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217.9 mi into trip|~4h 29m 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
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230.7 mi into trip|~4h 46m 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
$35.09 one way
$70.17 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$38.40
$76.81
premium
$4.54
$41.46
$82.92
diesel
$5.61
$51.27
$102.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.7
0
$24.38
$11.15
Efficient EV
58.1
0
$20.32
$9.29
EV Truck/SUV
92.9
1
$32.51
$14.86
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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
Hebbronville, TX
Morning
in Hebbronville on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Morning
in Montopolis on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
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
5 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 48m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing highway efficiency with local navigation. You will find that 56% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the 232.2-mile distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 42.9-mile segment on US 59, which allows for some time to settle into a comfortable rhythm behind the wheel. As you transition from the highway segments onto local roads like North Smith Avenue and King David Drive, the character of the drive shifts, requiring more attention to your surroundings. Expect a practical, no-nonsense commute that moves you efficiently through the region without unnecessary complexity.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.9 mi on US 59.
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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near TX 16; TX 359 / North Smith Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 232.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (TX 16; TX 359 / North Smith Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 207.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.1 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 Hebbronville, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
207.6 mi in|~4h 20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 232.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.9 miles on US 59. 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 0.1 miles (TX 16; TX 359 / North Smith Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 207.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.1 miles (TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Montopolis, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
