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Trip from Montopolis, TX to Hale Center, 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
7h 37m
Distance
420.9 mi
677 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 27m
★
6 AM
7h 37m
8 AM
7h 57m
10 AM
7h 44m
12 PM
7h 42m
3 PM
7h 45m
5 PM
7h 56m
8 PM
7h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montopolis, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Hale Center, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Montopolis, TX to Hale Center, TX is 420.9 miles and takes about 7h 37m via US 84, North US Highway 183, and State Highway 153, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive through the heart of the state. Expect mostly highway cruising, making it a practical option for a single-day transit. The route is designed for efficiency, allowing you to cover significant ground with minimal fuss. Plan for this to be a direct connection between two points, focusing on getting you from point A to point B.
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
210.5 miles from Montopolis, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m 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 |
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 42.9 mi | 43m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| US 183 | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| 183A Toll | 14.6 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m
Traffic on I-27
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~762 veh/hr typical · worst 911
Quietest
2 AM
~54 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis, TX and Hale Center, 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
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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
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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
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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
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
31
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
32
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
33
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
34
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
35
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
36
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Slaton Road
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
38
Turn slight right onto Interstate 27
321 ft
·
6 sec
·
Interstate 27
39
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
40
Merge onto I 27; US 87
40 mi
·
40 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
41
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward County Road
42
Turn straight onto East Service Road
362 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Service Road
43
Turn right
148 ft
·
8 sec
44
Turn left onto County Road 155
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
County Road 155
45
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
2 min
46
Turn right onto County Road R
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
County Road R
47
Turn right onto West Service Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Service Road
48
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
49
Merge onto I 27; US 87
3.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
50
Arrive at destination
I 27; US 87
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 37m estimated drive time, leaving Montopolis in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Hale Center before dark. With only 2 recommended stops, you can be strategic about when and where you break. Consider stopping around the halfway point to refuel and stretch. The longest stretch on US 84 is over 100 miles, so make sure you're topped off before starting that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to State Highway 153, as services might be more spread out.
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 210.5 miles from Montopolis, TX, or about 3h 54m 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 93 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 210.5 miles or 3h 54m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hale Center, 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 420.9 miles and 7h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
210 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 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 210.5 miles from Montopolis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
San Saba Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Hale County Southbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Hale County Northbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 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 websiteThe Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Early stretch
4.1 mi from route
~10 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256436376
Visit websiteBrown County Museum of History
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Early stretch
3.9 mi from route
~10 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256411926
Visit websiteLakeline Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~12 min detour
First break
4.6 mi from route
~12 min detour
Cedar Park, Texas
+15124015500
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 325 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 263 — 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
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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
4
113.4 mi into trip
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~2h 5m in
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US 84; US 183; TX 16
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
Navigation decision point
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.65 one way
$115.30 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
147 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $64.39 | $128.79 |
| premium | $4.23 | $70.01 | $140.02 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $79.47 | $158.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 147.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 126.3 | 1 | $44.19 | $20.20 |
| Efficient EV | 105.2 | 1 | $36.83 | $16.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 168.4 | 2 | $58.93 | $26.94 |
Gas CO2
147 kg
EV CO2
49 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.
Origin
Montopolis, TX
Late night in Montopolis on Monday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:54PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:54PM CDT until July 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Hale Center, TX
Late night in Hale Center on Monday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 10 to 15 mph
11% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:54PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:54PM CDT until July 18 at 4:00AM 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
12 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 37m 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?
You'll spend about 74% of this 420.9-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch without needing to navigate off the main roads is 104.9 miles on US 84. After that, you'll transition to surface roads like North US Highway 183 and State Highway 153. Expect a good amount of rural cruising, with fewer exits and more open road once you're off the primary highway segments.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
50 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?
9/10
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
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 32 significant decision points across 420.9 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 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.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,403 ft
463 ft
Total Climb
3,193 ft
Total Descent
253 ft
Highest Point
3,403 ft
~420.9 mi in
Elevation Range
2,940 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.
On the drive from Montopolis, TX to Hale Center, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.
Lubbock
263 mi in
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~4h 50m
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via US 84
About the Cities
Arriving in Hale Center, 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 7h 37m. Total distance: 420.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 37m 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.
Yes — we found about 15 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 Hale Center, 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. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 7.6 hours each way, a round trip means 15.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hale Center, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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