Trip from Montopolis, TX to Prosper, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 10m

Distance

234.8 mi

378 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

3h 57m ★

6 AM

4h 11m

8 AM

4h 37m

10 AM

4h 20m

12 PM

4h 17m

3 PM

4h 21m

5 PM

4h 35m

8 PM

4h 3m

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

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Montopolis, TX

Jeff Stapleton

town in Collin and Denton counties in Texas, United States

Prosper, TX

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Trip Overview

Montopolis, TX to Prosper, TX is 234.8 miles and takes about 4h 10m via Purple Heart Trail and I-35E, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape as you head north. The route is primarily highway driving, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. You'll encounter a mix of highway and surface roads, so be prepared for varying traffic conditions as you approach your destination. It's a practical choice for a quick connection between these two Texas locations.

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

117.4 miles from Montopolis, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Purple Heart Trail	122.8 mi	2h 6m
I 35E	59.2 mi	1h 2m
Dallas North Tollway	30.3 mi	33m
Bergstrom Expressway	7 mi	6m
South Jack Kultgen Expressway	6.6 mi	7m
US 183	2.1 mi	2m
US Highway 183 South	1.1 mi	1m
Bastrop Highway	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 122.8 mi, about 2h 6m

Traffic on I-35

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 76 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

5 PM

~4,150 veh/hr typical · worst 4,876

Quietest

2 AM

~684 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

6.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 51 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 Prosper, TX.

Start on this road

219 ft · 5 sec · this road

Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

Merge onto 183 Toll

0.8 mi · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

Continue on US 183

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bastrop Highway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

136 ft · 10 sec

Use the left lane.

Turn sharp left onto US 183

1.1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South

Continue on 183 Toll

6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 183

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 183

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

475 ft · 11 sec

Toward I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard

Turn straight onto East Anderson Lane

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Anderson Lane

Turn right onto North Interstate 35

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Interstate 35

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Toward I 35 North

Merge onto I 35

90 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

6.6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E

59 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 35E

Toward I 35E: Dallas Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

411 ft · 7 sec

Exit 430A Toward Oak Lawn Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

468 ft · 9 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward DNT North

Merge onto DNT

30 mi · 33 min · Dallas North Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Parkway

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto West First Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West First Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto South Coleman Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · South Coleman Street

Turn right onto FM 1193

229 ft · 5 sec · East Broadway Street

Arrive at destination

FM 1193

Trip Plan

Given the 4h 10m duration, starting your drive in the morning is ideal to avoid late-day traffic, especially as you approach the Dallas area. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to pace yourself. The longest stretch of 122.8 miles on the Purple Heart Trail means you can settle in for a solid period of driving before needing to navigate more complex road changes. Keep an eye on your fuel, as highway driving can consume it quickly, and budget around $34 for the trip. The mixed highway and surface profile suggests planning for potential slowdowns near towns and cities.

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 117.4 miles from Montopolis, TX, or about 2h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.8 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 52 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 117.4 miles or 2h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prosper, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Montopolis, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 234.8 miles and 4h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 122.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Ellis County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Italy, TX

117 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

Jarrell, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Troy, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.4 miles from Montopolis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

2.5 mi from route

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

Pioneer Farms

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Austin, Texas

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+15128371215

Visit website

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.3 and 202.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

11.3 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard

11.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard

142.8 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | I 35E

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 35E: Dallas

202.1 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Take the exit toward Oak Lawn Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 430A Toward Oak Lawn Avenue

202.2 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.16 one way

$64.32 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$35.92	$71.85
premium	$4.23	$39.06	$78.11
diesel	$4.80	$44.33	$88.67

Estimated Tolls: $2.42

Dallas North Tollway (30.3 mi) $2.42

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	70.4	0	$24.65	$11.27
Efficient EV	58.7	0	$20.55	$9.39
EV Truck/SUV	93.9	1	$32.87	$15.03

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 Jul 18, 2026

Origin

Montopolis, TX

Evening in Montopolis on Monday

Local time

6:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

94°F

Partly Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:55AM CDT until July 19 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:53AM CDT until July 19 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Prosper, TX

Evening in Prosper on Monday

Local time

6:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

95°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:55AM CDT until July 19 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:53AM CDT until July 19 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

100°F

Italy, TX

117 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

1 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

4h 10m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 113.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

About 33% of this 234.8-mile route is on highways, meaning you'll have a good amount of time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 122.8 miles on the Purple Heart Trail. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads, so expect changes in speed limits and exit frequency. Be ready for urban merging as you get closer to Prosper.

33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 122.8 mi on Purple Heart Trail.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 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 19 significant decision points across 234.8 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 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.8 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

827 ft 404 ft

Total Climb

962 ft

Total Descent

741 ft

Highest Point

827 ft

~50.3 mi in

Elevation Range

423 ft

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 Prosper, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dnt North along the way.

Dnt North

202.5 mi in | ~3h 32m

About the Cities

Arriving in Prosper, 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 4h 10m. Total distance: 234.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 122.8 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.42 in tolls one way, starting with Dallas North Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 23 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 Prosper, 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 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Prosper, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Montopolis, TX to Prosper, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-35

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Hill County Northbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Hill County Southbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Petro Stopping Centers

Buc-ee's

Service Plaza

QuikTrip

Bell County Northbound Rest Area

Bell County Southbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Walburg Travel Center & Food Court

Road Ranger

Love's Travel Stop

Buc-ee's

TA

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

City Park

Pioneer Farms

Austin Bat Tours

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games The Colony

Oak Hills Splash Park

Jim Hogg Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Montopolis, TX

Prosper, TX

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 10m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Waco Mammoth National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Prosper, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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