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Trip from Montopolis, TX to Bishop, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
201 mi
324 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montopolis, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Bishop, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Montopolis, TX to Bishop, TX is 201 miles and takes about 3h 54m via TX 80 and US 181, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive through Texas. You'll primarily be on highways, making it a quick connection between these two points. With a single recommended day, this trip is ideal for a direct transfer or a leisurely start to a longer adventure.
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
100.5 miles from Montopolis, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 80 | 51.2 mi | 56m |
| South US Highway 181 | 40.2 mi | 45m |
| I 69E | 21.8 mi | 23m |
| US Highway 181 South | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| US 77 | 12 mi | 13m |
| Bastrop Highway | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| US 183 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Pickle Parkway | 9.8 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
TX 80
— 51.2 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis, TX and Bishop, TX.
1
Start on this road
219 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
2
Merge onto 183 Toll
0.8 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
3
Continue on US 183
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Bastrop Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll South: Lockhart, San Antonio
5
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
9.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 470
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 183
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
United States Highway 183
8
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Colorado Street
9
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
10
Continue on US 183
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Magnolia Avenue
11
Continue on TX 80
51 mi
·
56 min
·
TX 80
12
Turn slight left onto FM 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 792
13
Continue on TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
14
Turn left onto US 181
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
15
Continue on US 181
40 mi
·
45 min
·
South US Highway 181
16
Continue on US 181
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 8th Street
17
Continue on US 181
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 181 South
18
Take the exit onto US 181
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 181
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 181
213 ft
·
5 sec
·
US Route 181
20
Turn straight onto US 181
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 181
21
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
22
Merge onto US 77
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 77
23
Take the exit onto US 77
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 77
Toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
25
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 37; US 77; I 69E
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77
22 mi
·
23 min
·
I 69E; US 77
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
28
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US Highway 77 Frontage Road
29
Turn right onto FM 70
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Farm-to-Market Road 70
30
Turn left onto US 77 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 77 Business
31
Arrive at destination
US 77 Business
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 54m duration, you can easily complete this 201-mile drive in a single day. Leaving Montopolis in the morning will give you plenty of daylight. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without services could be over 50 miles. The estimated fuel cost is around $29, so budget accordingly.
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 100.5 miles from Montopolis, TX, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.2 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 44 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.5 miles or 1h 58m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bishop, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Montopolis, 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 Montopolis, TX
This is one driving day of about 201 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Montopolis, 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 TX 80 for about 51.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.5 miles from Montopolis, 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.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
San Patricio County Northbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Austin Bat Tours
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, ~9 min detour
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Austin, Texas
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 12.9 and 177.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
12.9 mi into trip
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~16m in
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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
22.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 470
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
5
174.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m in
|
US 77
Take the exit onto US 77 toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
5
175.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m in
|
I 37; US 77; I 69E
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
177.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
|
I 69E; US 77
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77 toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
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 I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.53 one way
$55.06 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $30.75 | $61.50 |
| premium | $4.23 | $33.43 | $66.87 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $37.95 | $75.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.11 | $9.65 |
| Efficient EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.59 | $8.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.4 | 1 | $28.14 | $12.86 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Origin
Montopolis, TX
Late night in Montopolis on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:33PM CDT until July 18 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Bishop, TX
Late night in Bishop on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 9 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:33PM CDT until July 18 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa 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
2 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
3h 54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 83% of the 201 miles on major roads like TX 80 and South US Highway 181. You'll experience a longest stretch of 51.2 miles on TX 80, suggesting a good amount of uninterrupted cruising. Expect a more rural feel as you transition from highway to surface roads, with fewer exits for stretches of the trip.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.2 mi on TX 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 80 and South US Highway 181. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.9 miles in near TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 201 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 12.9 miles (TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 174.7 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
596 ft
58 ft
Total Climb
155 ft
Total Descent
557 ft
Highest Point
596 ft
~14.4 mi in
Elevation Range
538 ft
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.
Between Montopolis, TX and Bishop, TX, road signs point toward San Antonio and Brownsville.
San Antonio
12.6 mi in
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~16m
Brownsville
177.7 mi in
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~3h 28m
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via I 69E; US 77
About the Cities
Arriving in Bishop, 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 3h 54m. Total distance: 201 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.2 miles on TX 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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.
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 Bishop, 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. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles (TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 174.7 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Bishop, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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