Origin
Montopolis, TX
Morning in Montopolis on Tuesday
Local time
9:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montopolis, TX to McCamey, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 41m
Distance
316.5 mi
509 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 28m
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6 AM
5h 42m
8 AM
6h 8m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 48m
3 PM
5h 52m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McCamey, TX
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Trip Overview
This 316.5-mile drive from Montopolis, TX, to McCamey, TX, will take you approximately 5 hours and 41 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it primarily utilizes I-10 and West US Highway 290, with a portion on Farm to Market Road 305. You'll navigate through the Great Plains region for the entirety of this journey, staying within Texas. With a projected fuel cost of $48, this highway-focused route is efficient for a quick transit. Expect a straightforward drive that covers a significant distance 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
158.2 miles from Montopolis, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 169.9 mi | 2h 39m |
| West US Highway 290 | 96.7 mi | 1h 50m |
| Farm to Market Road 305 | 18.1 mi | 26m |
| TX 71 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| US 290 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| South US Highway 281 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| US 190 | 4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 169.9 mi, about 2h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis, TX and McCamey, 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
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
4
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
5
Merge onto TX 71
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 290; TX 71
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 290; TX 71
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
447 ft
·
6 sec
·
West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
8
Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
West US 290 Frontage Rd
9
Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
West US 290 Bypass Lanes
10
Continue on US 290
378 ft
·
4 sec
·
West US Highway 290
11
Continue on US 290
30 mi
·
37 min
·
West US Highway 290
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto US 281; US 290
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South US Highway 281
13
Turn left onto US 290
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Toward Fredericksburg
14
Continue on US 290
27 mi
·
30 min
·
West US Highway 290
15
Continue on US 290
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
16
Continue on US 290
39 mi
·
42 min
·
West US Highway 290
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
18
Merge onto I 10
170 mi
·
2 hr 39 min
·
I 10
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 307
Toward US 190, FM 305: Iraan, McCamey
20
Continue on I 10 Service Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 10 Service Road
21
Turn right onto US 190
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 190
22
Turn left onto FM 305
18 mi
·
26 min
·
Farm to Market Road 305
23
Continue on FM 305
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Burleson Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
FM 305
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour and 41-minute duration, starting your trip from Montopolis in the early morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for a comfortable arrival in McCamey. While this trip is feasible in one day, consider a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch and refuel, especially given the longest uninterrupted stretch of 169.9 miles on I-10. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is $48, it's always wise to top off when opportunities arise, particularly before embarking on longer segments of highway.
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 158.2 miles from Montopolis, TX, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 169.9 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 70 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.2 miles or 2h 59m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McCamey, 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 316.5 miles and 5h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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 I 10 for about 169.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
158 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 158.2 miles from Montopolis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 169.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 292.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
TX 71
Merge onto TX 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 290; TX 71
Keep slight left at fork onto US 290; TX 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
US 290 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 290 / East Main Street toward Fredericksburg
Navigation decision point
Toward Fredericksburg
6
292.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 190, FM 305: Iraan, McCamey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 307
Toward US 190, FM 305: Iraan, McCamey
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.82 one way
$95.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $52.35 | $104.69 |
| premium | $4.54 | $56.51 | $113.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.88 | $139.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95 | 1 | $33.23 | $15.19 |
| Efficient EV | 79.1 | 0 | $27.69 | $12.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 126.6 | 1 | $44.31 | $20.26 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Destination
McCamey, TX
Morning in McCamey on Tuesday
Local time
9:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 41m 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 predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 92% of the journey on major roads. You'll spend a considerable amount of time on I-10, including a substantial 169.9-mile stretch without needing to exit. While much of the drive will be on high-speed interstates, the inclusion of US Highway 290 and FM 305 offers slight variations in the road's character as you progress. Prepare for a steady pace, largely dictated by the efficiency of interstate travel.
92% 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: 169.9 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West US Highway 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 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 12 significant decision points across 316.5 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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (TX 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (US 290; TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,707 ft
463 ft
Total Climb
3,001 ft
Total Descent
1,000 ft
Highest Point
2,707 ft
~293.9 mi in
Elevation Range
2,244 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 McCamey, TX, road signs point toward Fredericksburg and Fm 305: Iraan.
Fredericksburg
51.4 mi in
|
~1h 2m
|
via US 290
Fm 305: Iraan
292.6 mi in
|
~5h 5m
About the Cities
Arriving in McCamey, 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 41m. Total distance: 316.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 169.9 miles on I 10. 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 McCamey, 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 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (TX 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (US 290; TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at McCamey, 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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