Traveling from Montopolis to Pinehurst covers 134.8 miles of Texas landscape, making it a manageable journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes. You will primarily navigate via the Bergstrom Expressway, Bastrop Highway, and TX 71 East. Since the entire trip stays within the Great Plains region, the transition is consistent and straightforward. Budgeting around $21 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for the one-way trek. This trip works perfectly as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay.
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
67.4 miles from Montopolis, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Austin Street
32.9 mi
36m
US Highway 290 West
23.3 mi
26m
FM 1488
21.3 mi
32m
Texas State Highway 71
18.9 mi
21m
US Highway 290
12.1 mi
14m
State Highway 21 East
11.6 mi
13m
Farm to Market Road 1774
5.1 mi
7m
East State Highway 71
2.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
West Austin Street
— 32.9 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis, TX and Pinehurst, 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
0.4 mi·26 sec·Bastrop Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International AirportUse the slight left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi·2 min·East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto 71 Toll
1.9 mi·2 min·Bastrop Freeway
Toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on TX 71
0.5 mi·29 sec·East State Highway 71
8
Continue on TX 71
19 mi·21 min·Texas State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
10
Turn straight onto College Street
0.9 mi·1 min·College Street
11
Turn left onto TX 21; TX 95
0.4 mi·35 sec·State Highway 95
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto TX 21; Loop 150
0.8 mi·1 min·Chestnut Street
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on TX 21
12 mi·13 min·State Highway 21 East
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
15
Merge onto US 290
12 mi·14 min·US Highway 290
16
Continue on US 290
33 mi·36 min·West Austin Street
17
Take the exit onto US 290
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 290
Toward US 290 East, TX 36 South: Houston, Bellville
18
Merge onto US 290; TX 36
23 mi·26 min·US Highway 290 West
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward FM 1488, FM 359: Brookshire, Magnolia
20
Turn left onto FM 1488
4.1 mi·6 min·FM 1488
21
Turn left onto FM 1488
17 mi·25 min·FM 1488
22
Turn right onto FM 1774
5.1 mi·7 min·Farm to Market Road 1774
Use the right lane.
23
Arrive at destination
FM 1774
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 2 hour and 45 minute drive, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and break up the turn-heavy segments. Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though avoiding peak local traffic hours will make your transit smoother. Keep your estimated $21 fuel cost in mind when planning your refueling stops along the way. Given the nature of the route, prioritize staying alert through the various turns rather than relying on cruise control. A handy tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation tools accessible, as the local road navigation requires more frequent course adjustments than a standard highway route.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.4 miles from Montopolis, TX, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.4 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinehurst, 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 134.8 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 West Austin Street for about 32.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 129.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the exit toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom Internation...
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 T...
6
26.3 mi into trip|~31m in|TX 21; TX 95 / State Highway 95
Turn left onto TX 21; TX 95 / State Highway 95
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
84.4 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|US 290
Take the exit onto US 290 toward US 290 East, TX 36 South: Houston, Bellville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 290 East, TX 36 South: Houston, Bellv...
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129.7 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|FM 1774 / Farm to Market Road 1774
Turn right onto FM 1774 / Farm to Market Road 1774
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.37 one way
$40.74 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$22.30
$44.59
premium
$4.54
$24.07
$48.14
diesel
$5.61
$29.76
$59.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.4
0
$14.15
$6.47
Efficient EV
33.7
0
$11.80
$5.39
EV Truck/SUV
53.9
0
$18.87
$8.63
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Montopolis, TX
Late night
in Montopolis on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pinehurst, TX
Late night
in Pinehurst on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Somerville, TX
67 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
19 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
2h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 134.8-mile route. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on navigating local road patterns and intersections throughout the duration of the trip. The road personality leans toward a technical, hands-on experience that requires more attention than a straight highway sprint. You will find that the route remains consistently engaging due to the frequent turns, keeping you active behind the wheel from start to finish.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.9 mi on West Austin Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Austin Street and US Highway 290 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 134.8 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 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (71 Toll / Bastrop Freeway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles (TX 21; TX 95 / State Highway 95): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Pinehurst, TX, road signs point toward Bellville, Fm 1488, Fm 359: Brookshire and Magnolia.
Bellville
84.4 mi in|~1h 38m|via US 290
Fm 1488
107.9 mi in|~2h 5m
Fm 359: Brookshire
107.9 mi in|~2h 5m
Magnolia
107.9 mi in|~2h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 134.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.9 miles on West Austin Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Pinehurst, 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 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (71 Toll / Bastrop Freeway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles (TX 21; TX 95 / State Highway 95): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pinehurst, TX before heading back.
