Origin
Odessa, TX
Late night in Odessa on Tuesday
Local time
4:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Odessa, TX to Montopolis, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 39m
Distance
348.4 mi
561 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 28m
★
6 AM
6h 40m
8 AM
7h 4m
10 AM
6h 48m
12 PM
6h 46m
3 PM
6h 50m
5 PM
7h 3m
8 PM
6h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Odessa, TX
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Trip Overview
Odessa to Montopolis is 348.4 miles and takes about 6h 39m via US 87 and TX 29, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. With 94% of the drive on highways, expect a straightforward, efficient transit. This route is designed for a single day of driving, making it a good option if you need to get from point A to point B without extensive stops or overnight stays.
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
174.2 miles from Odessa, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 87 | 104.4 mi | 1h 55m |
| East State Highway 158 | 61.4 mi | 1h 9m |
| TX 29 | 55.6 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 71 | 47.2 mi | 50m |
| I 20 | 20.4 mi | 21m |
| US 183 | 14.8 mi | 17m |
| US Highway 87 South | 14.6 mi | 14m |
| 183A Toll Road | 13.3 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
US 87
— 104.4 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odessa, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on US 385
11 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Grant Avenue
2
Continue on US 385
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Grant Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
350 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Interstate 20
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 20 East: Midland
5
Merge onto I 20
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 20
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 137B
Toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo
7
Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Interstate 20
8
Turn right onto TX 158
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden City Highway
9
Continue on TX 158
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
East State Highway 158
10
Merge onto US 87; TX 158; TX 163
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 87 North
11
Continue on US 87; TX 158; TX 163
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Street
12
Continue on US 87
15 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 87 South
13
Continue on US 87
104 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
US 87
14
Turn right onto US 87; US 190; US 377
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bridge Street
15
Turn left onto TX 71
47 mi
·
50 min
·
State Highway 71
16
Turn left onto TX 29; TX 71
56 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
TX 29; TX 71
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto US 183
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
North US Highway 183
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
19
Merge onto 183A Toll
13 mi
·
13 min
·
183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 183
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on 183 Toll
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto US 183
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
24
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
25
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 39m estimated drive time, leaving Odessa in the morning should allow you to reach Montopolis comfortably before evening. The route is mostly highway, so plan to fuel up before you depart or at one of the stops along US 87. While there's only one recommended stop, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 104.4-mile stretch on US 87. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility in your departure time, but an early start will give you more buffer for any unexpected delays.
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 174.2 miles from Odessa, TX, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.4 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 174.2 miles or 3h 15m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montopolis, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Odessa, 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 Odessa, TX
This is one driving day of about 348.4 miles and 6h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Odessa, 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 87 for about 104.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
174 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 174.2 miles from Odessa, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 347.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 East: Midland
Navigation decision point
Toward I 20 East: Midland
6
22.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 137B
Toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo
5
258.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 47m in
|
TX 29; TX 71
Turn left onto TX 29; TX 71
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
314.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 2m in
|
183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Merge onto 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
347.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 38m in
Take the exit toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
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 Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.64 one way
$105.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
122 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $57.62 | $115.25 |
| premium | $4.54 | $62.20 | $124.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $76.92 | $153.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.93
183A Toll Road
(13.3 mi)
$0.93
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
$53
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.5 | 1 | $36.58 | $16.72 |
| Efficient EV | 87.1 | 0 | $30.48 | $13.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 139.4 | 1 | $48.78 | $22.30 |
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 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.
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Late night in Montopolis on Tuesday
Local time
4:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Brady, TX
174 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 39m 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?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 94% of the 348.4-mile trip on these main roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 104.4 miles on US 87. As you approach Montopolis, you'll transition off the highway system onto surface roads, likely noticing more local traffic and varying speed limits as you get closer to your destination.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.4 mi on US 87.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 87 and East State Highway 158. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 348.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.6 miles (TX 29; TX 71): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Odessa, TX and Montopolis, TX, road signs point toward Fm 715: Garden City and San Angelo.
Fm 715: Garden City
22.1 mi in
|
~24m
San Angelo
22.1 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Starting in Odessa, TX
Full guide →Founded 1881
Odessa is a city of 120,000 people (2018) in West Texas, 20 mi (32 km) west of its sister city, Midland. Much of the major industry in the area is oil- and gas-related. As such, the Midland/Odessa area is colloquially known as the petroplex. Many of the attractions you will find in the area are in Midland, so if you're visiting Odessa, the Midland article deserves a look as well. It's also notable as the fountainhead for the Friday Night Lights media franchise, which began with a 1990 book that explored football at the city's Permian High School, later followed by a movie that was mostly faithful to the book, and then a TV series that was a looser adaptation.
Top landmarks
- • White-Pool House — historic place in Odessa, Ector 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 39m. Total distance: 348.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.4 miles on US 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.93 in tolls one way, starting with 183A Toll Road. 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.
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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.6 miles (TX 29; TX 71): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.3 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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