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Trip from Montopolis, TX to Stanton, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h

Distance

313.2 mi

504 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 47m ★
6 AM
6h 0m
8 AM
6h 26m
10 AM
6h 9m
12 PM
6h 7m
3 PM
6h 10m
5 PM
6h 25m
8 PM
5h 52m

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

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city in and county seat of Martin County, Texas, United States

Stanton, TX

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Trip Overview

This 313.2-mile journey from Montopolis, TX to Stanton, TX is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 6 hours to complete. You'll navigate primarily using local roads, including the Bergstrom Expressway, Bastrop Highway, and 183 Toll, with no significant highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $48. This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, making it a more engaging, though potentially slower, option than a typical interstate cruise. Both Montopolis and Stanton are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent, open landscapes throughout your travel.

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

156.6 miles from Montopolis, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
United States Highway 87 71.2 mi 1h 16m
US Highway 87 North 67.5 mi 1h 8m
TX 71 55.3 mi 1h
East State Highway 71 42 mi 56m
West Highway 71 22.4 mi 31m
US 87 18.6 mi 20m
I 20 13.3 mi 13m
US 290 4.9 mi 5m
Longest stretch: United States Highway 87 — 71.2 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis, TX and Stanton, 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

4.9 mi · 5 min · US 290; TX 71
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn slight right onto West Highway 71

22 mi · 31 min · West Highway 71
8

Continue on TX 71

42 mi · 56 min · East State Highway 71
Use the right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 71

1.5 mi · 2 min · TX 71
10

Turn left onto TX 29; TX 71

2.7 mi · 3 min · West Young Street
11

Continue on TX 71

47 mi · 50 min · TX 71
12

Turn right onto US 87; US 377

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 87; US 377
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377

0.3 mi · 19 sec · Commerce Street
14

Turn straight onto US 87

71 mi · 1 hr 16 min · United States Highway 87
15

Continue on US 87; Loop 306

4.1 mi · 5 min · South Bryant Boulevard
16

Continue on US 87; US 277

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street
17

Continue on US 87; US 277; US 67 Bus

4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard
18

Continue on US 87

23 mi · 23 min · US Highway 87 North
19

Continue on US 87

16 mi · 16 min · US 87
20

Turn straight onto US 87; TX 158; TX 163

44 mi · 44 min · US Highway 87 North
21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
22

Turn left onto West Interstate 20

0.4 mi · 55 sec · West Interstate 20
23

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
24

Merge onto I 20

13 mi · 13 min · I 20
25

Take the exit

445 ft · 10 sec
Exit 158 Toward I 20 Business West: Stanton
26

Continue on I 20 Bus

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North I-20 Service Road
27

Continue on I 20 Bus

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Business I-20
28

Continue on I 20 Bus

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Front Street
29

Turn left onto South Saint Mary Street

85 ft · 3 sec · South Saint Mary Street
30

Arrive at destination

South Saint Mary Street

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour duration and local road nature of this 313.2-mile trip, starting early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays, especially around Montopolis. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive and refuel, though the $48 fuel cost suggests you won't need to fill up multiple times. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, pay close attention to your GPS and road signs, particularly when navigating through towns. The advantage of a single-day trip is flexibility; you can adjust your pace as needed, but be aware that local road conditions can vary significantly.

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 156.6 miles from Montopolis, TX, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.2 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 69 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 156.6 miles or 3h 11m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stanton, 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 313.2 miles and 6h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 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 United States Highway 87 for about 71.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Mason County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mason, TX

157 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

Lago Vista, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eden, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 156.6 miles from Montopolis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before United States Highway 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Heart of Texas Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 134.2

Brady, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+13255970526

Visit website

Dead Man's Hole Historical Landmark

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 44.7

Marble Falls, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18306932815

Visit website

Heart of Texas Country Music Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 134.2

Brady, Texas

Hours: Closed

+13255971895

Visit website

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 website

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 and 311 — 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
77.9 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | TX 71

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
311 mi into trip | ~5h 56m in

Take the exit toward I 20 Business West: Stanton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 158 Toward I 20 Business West: Stanton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.33 one way

$94.65 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 110 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $51.80 $103.60
premium $4.54 $55.92 $111.84
diesel $5.61 $69.15 $138.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 94 1 $32.89 $15.03
Efficient EV 78.3 0 $27.40 $12.53
EV Truck/SUV 125.3 1 $43.85 $20.04

Gas CO2

110 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Montopolis, TX

Late night in Montopolis on Sunday

Local time

2:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stanton, TX

Late night in Stanton on Sunday

Local time

2:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

80°F

Mason, TX

157 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

5 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 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 54
Park Closure: Texas White House Complex Closure
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a drive characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of consistent speed. With a highway share of 0%, this route emphasizes local road navigation, which means you'll be interacting with various traffic signals and intersection types. The absence of a defined longest uninterrupted stretch suggests a consistently varied road experience. This driving profile means you'll need to stay alert and engaged, as the road's 'personality' will be defined by its constant changes and local traffic patterns.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.2 mi on United States Highway 87.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 87 and US Highway 87 North. 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 14 significant decision points across 313.2 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h. Total distance: 313.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 71.2 miles on United States Highway 87. 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 Stanton, 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.

Yes — Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Stanton, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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