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Trip from Montopolis, TX to Floydada, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 28m

Distance

394.7 mi

635 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
7h 18m ★
6 AM
7h 29m
8 AM
7h 49m
10 AM
7h 36m
12 PM
7h 34m
3 PM
7h 37m
5 PM
7h 48m
8 PM
7h 22m

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

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city in and county seat of Floyd County, Texas, United States

Floydada, TX

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Trip Overview

This 394.7-mile drive from Montopolis, TX to Floydada, TX is a solid day trip, estimated to take around 7 hours and 28 minutes. You'll primarily be on US 84, North US Highway 183, and State Highway 153, with about 72% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $60, and you'll likely make around 2 stops along the way. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. It's a straightforward highway-focused journey that's manageable in a single day.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

197.4 miles from Montopolis, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 104.9 mi 1h 49m
North US Highway 183 72.6 mi 1h 18m
State Highway 153 69 mi 1h 14m
Ralls Road 55.5 mi 1h 19m
East Commerce Street 22 mi 25m
US 183 14.6 mi 16m
183A Toll 14.6 mi 14m
State Highway 70 10.4 mi 10m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis, TX and Floydada, 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

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bastrop Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4

Take the exit

136 ft · 10 sec
Use the left lane.
5

Turn sharp left onto US 183

1.1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South
6

Continue on 183 Toll

6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on US 183

15 mi · 16 min · US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on 183A Toll

15 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on US 183

36 mi · 38 min · North US Highway 183
10

Continue on US 183

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Key Avenue
11

Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281

0.2 mi · 14 sec · North US Highway 281
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190

37 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16

30 mi · 34 min · US 84; US 183; TX 16
14

Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377

1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
15

Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377

22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
16

Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283

7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue
17

Turn right onto TX 153

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
18

Continue on TX 153; TX 206

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Walnut Street
19

Continue on TX 153

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
20

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153

19 ft · 0 sec · State Highway 153
21

Turn right onto TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70
22

Continue on TX 70

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street
23

Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue
24

Take the ramp

340 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
25

Merge onto I 20; US 84

6.0 mi · 5 min · I 20; US 84
26

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84
Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
27

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84
28

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F
29

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F
30

Turn straight onto TX 207

55 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Ralls Road
31

At end of road, turn left onto US 70

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 70
32

Turn right onto Pumpkin Capital Lane

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Pumpkin Capital Lane
33

Arrive at destination

Pumpkin Capital Lane

Trip Plan

Starting early is recommended for this 7.5-hour drive to make the most of your day and reach Floydada comfortably. With only 2 suggested stops and a longest stretch of over 100 miles, plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or before you hit that long stretch on US 84. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the longer segments. Given the $60 fuel cost estimate, it’s wise to fill up before departing Montopolis to ensure you have plenty of gas for the journey.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 197.4 miles from Montopolis, TX, or about 3h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 87 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 197.4 miles or 3h 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Floydada, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Montopolis, TX

This is one driving day of about 394.7 miles and 7h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Montopolis, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 104.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Brown County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bangs, TX

197 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

Killeen, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Pleasant, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 197.4 miles from Montopolis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.9 miles.

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.

Lakeline Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Cedar Park, Texas

+15124015500

Visit website

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 website

The Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Brownwood, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13256436376

Visit website

Brown County Museum of History

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Brownwood, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13256411926

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 394.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 183 / US Highway 183 South

Turn sharp left onto US 183 / US Highway 183 South

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
76.5 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | US 183; US 190 / North US Highway 183

Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190 / North US Highway 183

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
263 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in | US 84

Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
5
394.1 mi into trip | ~7h 27m in | US 70

At end of road, turn left onto US 70

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.64 one way

$119.28 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 138 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $65.28 $130.56
premium $4.54 $70.47 $140.94
diesel $5.61 $87.14 $174.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 138.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 118.4 1 $41.44 $18.95
Efficient EV 98.7 1 $34.54 $15.79
EV Truck/SUV 157.9 1 $55.26 $25.26

Gas CO2

138 kg

EV CO2

46 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Montopolis, TX

Morning in Montopolis on Tuesday

Local time

7:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Floydada, TX

Morning in Floydada on Tuesday

Local time

7:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

37 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

7h 28m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 72% of the mileage on main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 104.9 miles, primarily on US 84. While the profile suggests a consistent highway feel, be prepared for the possibility of varied road conditions as you transition between US highways and state routes. The character of the drive is likely to be efficient and direct, allowing for steady progress across the Texas landscape.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.9 mi on US 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and North US Highway 183. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 394.7 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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (US 183 / US Highway 183 South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 76.5 miles (US 183; US 190 / North US Highway 183): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Montopolis, TX to Floydada, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.

Lubbock

263 mi in | ~4h 50m | via US 84

About the Cities

Arriving in Floydada, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1890

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 7h 28m. Total distance: 394.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104.9 miles on US 84. 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 Floydada, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (US 183 / US Highway 183 South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 76.5 miles (US 183; US 190 / North US Highway 183): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Floydada, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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