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Trip from North Alamo, TX to Montopolis, 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
5h 48m
Distance
297.6 mi
479 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 35m
★
6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 55m
3 PM
5h 59m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Alamo, TX
Al d'Vilas
Montopolis, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from North Alamo to Montopolis, expect a 297.6-mile journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 48 minutes to complete. This route is well-suited for a single day of travel, making it an efficient way to navigate across the Texas Great Plains. You will primarily utilize I-69C, King David Drive, and State Highway 80 North to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $45, the trip is relatively budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. Since the entire drive stays within the same region, you won't experience drastic shifts in landscape, allowing for a straightforward transition between these two Texas locales.
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
148.8 miles from North Alamo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69C | 144.5 mi | 2h 38m |
| King David Drive | 31.8 mi | 39m |
| State Highway 80 North | 30.8 mi | 35m |
| State Highway 80 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| US Highway 183 South | 11.8 mi | 15m |
| Nueces Street | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| US 183 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Pickle Parkway | 9.8 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 69C
— 144.5 mi, about 2h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Alamo, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on this road
256 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Cesar Chavez Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Cesar Chavez Road
3
Turn left onto East Eldora Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Eldora Road
4
Turn right onto FM 1426
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Raul Longoria Road
5
Turn left onto FM 3461
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Nolana Loop
6
Turn right onto North Veterans Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Veterans Boulevard
7
Continue on South I Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South I Road
8
Turn left onto East Wisconsin Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Wisconsin Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 69C North, US 281 North
10
Merge onto I 69C; US 281
74 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
I 69C; US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69C; US 281
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 69C; US 281
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Nueces Street
13
Turn right onto TX 72
32 mi
·
39 min
·
King David Drive
14
Continue on TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
15
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
16
Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
17
Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
18
Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
19
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
20
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
21
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
22
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
United States Highway 183
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
24
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
9.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 460
Toward US 183 North: Austin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 183
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 183 South
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on 183 Toll
0.7 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
Use the right lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto Loop 111
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
30
Continue on Loop 111
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
31
Continue on US 183
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
32
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
33
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 5-hour and 48-minute trip, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Because this is a highway-heavy route, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the heaviest traffic patterns on the primary corridors. Budgeting around $45 for fuel should cover your needs, but keeping a little extra set aside for local fluctuations is always a smart move. Given the long 144.5-mile stretch on I-69C, ensure your vehicle is prepped for sustained speeds before leaving North Alamo. This route’s efficiency gives you the flexibility to reach Montopolis by the afternoon, leaving your evening open for whatever plans you have upon arrival.
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 148.8 miles from North Alamo, TX, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.5 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 65 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.8 miles or 2h 48m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montopolis, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Alamo, 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 North Alamo, TX
This is one driving day of about 297.6 miles and 5h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from North Alamo, 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 69C for about 144.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.8 miles from North Alamo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69C if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 144.5 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
0 mi from route
Brooks County Rest Area
0 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
San Juan, Texas
+19567870033
Visit websiteAustin Bat Tours
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, ~9 min detour
Home stretch
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Austin, Texas
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 296.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Cesar Chavez Road
Turn right onto North Cesar Chavez Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 69C North, US 281 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69C North, US 281 North
6
273 mi into trip
|
~5h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
7
283.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 29m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North: Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 460
Toward US 183 North: Austin
7
296.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 46m in
Take the exit toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Stree...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.76 one way
$81.52 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $45.53 | $91.06 |
| premium | $4.23 | $49.50 | $99.00 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $56.19 | $112.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.3 | 1 | $31.25 | $14.28 |
| Efficient EV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.04 | $11.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119 | 1 | $41.66 | $19.05 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Origin
North Alamo, TX
Late night in North Alamo on Monday
Local time
1:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
98°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 17 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:16PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:38PM CDT until July 22 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Late night in Montopolis on Monday
Local time
1:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:16PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:38PM CDT until July 22 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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
5h 48m 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 drive is primarily highway-focused, with roughly 78% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will face a significant initial leg, featuring a 144.5-mile stretch on I-69C that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. After navigating the high-speed interstate, the experience shifts as you transition onto local roads like King David Drive and State Highway 80 North. Expect a mix of fast-paced highway cruising and the more measured pace of state highway travel. While the route is efficient, the shift in road types keeps the drive from feeling entirely like a monotonous interstate grind.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 144.5 mi on I 69C.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69C and King David Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Cesar Chavez Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 297.6 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: near the start (North Cesar Chavez Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 273 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
579 ft
69 ft
Total Climb
630 ft
Total Descent
266 ft
Highest Point
579 ft
~276.3 mi in
Elevation Range
510 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.
On the drive from North Alamo, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
273 mi in
|
~5h 20m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Zhi Tea
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Austin, TX
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:30-17:30; Sa 11:00-17:00
Visit websiteMedici Roasting
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Austin, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
Visit websiteOld Rail Coffee Pub
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Desnudo Coffee
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:30-14:30
Visit websiteFleet Coffee
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Austin, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-13:30
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Austin, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Su-Mo 08:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 05:00-21:00
Visit websiteGolden Chick
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
Cuisine: chicken;ice_cream
Hours: Mo-Su 10:30-23:00
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Three Rivers, TX
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 05:00-22:00
Visit websiteUroko
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Cuisine: sushi
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-14:00,17:00-21:00; Su 11:00-...
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
Austin, TX
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 09:00-22:00
Visit websiteSaigon On 7th
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
Cuisine: vietnamese
Hours: 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteThe Vegan Nom
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Austin, TX
Cuisine: tacos;mexican
Hours: Tu-Su 09:00-23:00
Visit websiteLonghorn Point
Viewpoint
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Reach for Your Dreams
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
The Giant Rooster
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Zavala Elementary School
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
San Antonio and Rio Grande Railway; "Old Flossie"
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Camp Ebenezer
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in North Alamo, 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 48m. Total distance: 297.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 144.5 miles on I 69C. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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 Montopolis, 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 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Cesar Chavez Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 273 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Montopolis, 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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