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Trip from Montopolis, TX to Paducah, 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
6h 55m
Distance
350.7 mi
564 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 44m
★
6 AM
6h 56m
8 AM
7h 19m
10 AM
7h 4m
12 PM
7h 2m
3 PM
7h 5m
5 PM
7h 18m
8 PM
6h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montopolis, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Paducah, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Montopolis, TX to Paducah, TX is 350.7 miles and takes about 6 hours 55 minutes via US 83 and US 183, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This mostly highway drive stays within Texas, moving you across the Great Plains region. Expect a straightforward trip with a single recommended stop, making it a manageable one-day adventure. The 75% highway share means you'll cover a good amount of ground efficiently. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct path between these two points with minimal complexity.
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
175.4 miles from Montopolis, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 83 | 137.7 mi | 2h 56m |
| North US Highway 183 | 72.6 mi | 1h 18m |
| North Neches Street | 34.9 mi | 39m |
| US 84 | 30.4 mi | 34m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| US 183 | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| 183A Toll | 14.6 mi | 14m |
| Wallis Avenue | 9.2 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
US 83
— 137.7 mi, about 2h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis, TX and Paducah, TX.
1
Start on this road
219 ft
·
5 sec
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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
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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
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Wallis Avenue
17
Turn right onto US 84; US 283; TX 206
35 mi
·
39 min
·
North Neches Street
18
Continue on US 83; US 84
24 mi
·
26 min
·
US 83; US 84
19
Continue on US 83; US 277
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 83; US 277
20
Turn slight right onto US 83; US 277
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
East Court Plaza
21
Continue on US 83; US 277
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Avenue
22
Take the exit onto US 83
38 mi
·
56 min
·
US 83
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 83
60 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
US 83
24
Arrive at destination
US 83
Trip Plan
For this 350.7-mile drive, leaving Montopolis in the morning is ideal to ensure you arrive in Paducah with plenty of daylight. With a duration of just under 7 hours, a single stop for fuel and a break should be sufficient. The longest stretch on US 83 is 137.7 miles, so plan your break before or after this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you get closer to Paducah, as services can be spread out in this region. The estimated fuel cost is around $51, so budget accordingly.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.4 miles from Montopolis, TX, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.7 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 77 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.4 miles or 3h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paducah, 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 350.7 miles and 6h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 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 US 83 for about 137.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
175 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 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 175.4 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 83 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.7 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.
Rest Area US-84 US-283
0 mi from route
San Saba Picnic Area
0 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.9 mi from route
Lakeline Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
First break
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Cedar Park, Texas
+15124015500
Visit websiteParamount Theatre
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Final third
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
Abilene, Texas
+13256769620
Visit websiteThe Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Around the midpoint, short detour
Final third
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Hours: 1–5 pm
+13256735050
Visit website12th Armored Division Memorial
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Final third
3.4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13256776515
Visit websiteAustin 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 websiteAdamson-Spalding Storybook Garden
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Final third
3.8 mi from route
~9 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Visit websiteThe Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Halfway reset
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
Halfway reset
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256411926
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 143.8 — 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
|
~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
4
143.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
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US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377 / Early Boulevard
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377 / Early Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.03 one way
$96.07 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $53.65 | $107.31 |
| premium | $4.23 | $58.33 | $116.67 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $66.22 | $132.44 |
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: 122.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.2 | 1 | $36.82 | $16.83 |
| Efficient EV | 87.7 | 1 | $30.69 | $14.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.3 | 1 | $49.10 | $22.44 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 5 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:02AM CDT until July 17 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
Paducah, TX
Late night in Paducah on Monday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
24% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:02AM CDT until July 17 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
91°F
Brownwood, TX
175 mi in
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
7 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
6h 55m 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?
This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 75% of the 350.7 miles on major roads like US 83 and US 183. You'll encounter your longest unbroken stretch of highway for 137.7 miles on US 83. Surface roads will likely appear later in the drive, particularly as you approach your destination. Given the highway percentage, expect periods of consistent speed and fewer immediate turns compared to more rural routes.
75% 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: 137.7 mi on US 83.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 83 and North US Highway 183. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 350.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 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
Gently rolling terrain
1,910 ft
463 ft
Total Climb
1,675 ft
Total Descent
279 ft
Highest Point
1,910 ft
~200.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,447 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Paducah, TX
Full guide →Paducah is a small town in the North Central Plains of Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Cottle County Courthouse Historic District — historic district in Paducah, Cottle County, Texas
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 6h 55m. Total distance: 350.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 137.7 miles on US 83. 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 Paducah, 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 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 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Paducah, 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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