Origin
Poth, TX
Morning in Poth on Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Poth, 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
2h 1m
Distance
106.8 mi
172 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Poth, TX
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Trip Overview
Embarking on this 98-mile journey from Poth, TX to Montopolis, TX will take approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes of driving time. Designed as a single-day trip, this route is straightforward, with no overnight stays recommended. You'll navigate primarily using Highway 181 South, followed by 10th Street and Standish Street as you approach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this drive offers an economical option for travel within the Great Plains region of Texas. The overall feel is that of a local, turn-heavy drive, making it a practical choice for a quick transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.4 miles from Poth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pickle Parkway | 37.3 mi | 32m |
| Farm to Market Road 775 | 14.9 mi | 20m |
| I 10 | 12.4 mi | 12m |
| US Highway 183 South | 11.8 mi | 15m |
| FM 539 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| US 87 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| US Highway 181 South | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Standish Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Pickle Parkway
— 37.3 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poth, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on US 181
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Storts Street
2
Continue on US 181
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 181 South
3
Continue on US 181
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street
4
Take the exit
377 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn slight right onto TX 97
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Standish Street
6
Turn left onto FM 539
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
FM 539
7
Turn left onto US 87
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 87
8
Turn sharp right onto FM 775
352 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bluebonnet Drive
9
Turn right onto Loop 321; FM 775
196 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chihuahua East
10
Turn left onto FM 775
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Seguin Road
11
Continue on FM 775
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Farm to Market Road 775
12
Turn right onto West Interstate 10
461 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Interstate 10
13
Take the ramp
527 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North
14
Merge onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10; US 90; TX 130
15
Continue on I 10; TX 130
11 mi
·
10 min
·
I 10; TX 130
Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 614
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on TX 130 Toll
37 mi
·
32 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 460
Toward US 183 North: Austin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 183
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 183 South
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on 183 Toll
0.7 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
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.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto Loop 111
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
23
Continue on Loop 111
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
24
Continue on US 183
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
25
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
26
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of about 1 hour and 39 minutes for this 98-mile trip, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Aiming to leave mid-morning can help you avoid any potential rush hour congestion in the local areas. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, keeping your tank topped off is a good idea, though significant fuel stops are unlikely to be necessary. Since there are no designated stops mentioned and the drive is short, you can easily complete this trip in one go. A helpful tip for this turn-heavy route is to pre-familiarize yourself with the main road changes, particularly Highway 181 South transitioning to 10th Street and then Standish Street, to ensure a smooth arrival in Montopolis.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.4 miles from Poth, TX, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.3 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 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.4 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
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 Poth, 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 Poth, TX
This is one driving day of about 106.8 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Poth, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pickle Parkway for about 37.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.4 miles from Poth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 26 and 105.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
26 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
FM 775 / Bluebonnet Drive
Turn sharp right onto FM 775 / Bluebonnet Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Loop 321; FM 775 / Chihuahua East
Turn right onto Loop 321; FM 775 / Chihuahua East
Navigation decision point
8
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 614
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
7
92.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m 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
105.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m 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
$16.14 one way
$32.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $17.66 | $35.33 |
| premium | $4.54 | $19.07 | $38.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.58 | $47.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32 | 0 | $11.21 | $5.13 |
| Efficient EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.95 | $6.84 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Morning in Montopolis on Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Universal City, TX
53 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
18 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 1m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 25.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This particular drive is characterized by its frequent turns, earning it a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. You won't encounter any stretches of interstate highway, as the entire 98 miles are on local and state roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the nature of the route suggests a continuous series of intersections and changes in direction. Expect a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation rather than long, sweeping vistas or high-speed cruising. The road's personality is that of a connected network of local thoroughfares.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.3 mi on Pickle Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pickle Parkway and Farm to Market Road 775. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26 miles in near FM 775 / Bluebonnet Drive.
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 16 significant decision points across 106.8 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 26 miles (FM 775 / Bluebonnet Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 26.1 miles (Loop 321; FM 775 / Chihuahua East): Navigation decision point; at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Poth, TX and Montopolis, TX, road signs point toward Austin and Waco.
Austin
43.4 mi in
|
~56m
|
via I 10; TX 130
Waco
43.4 mi in
|
~56m
|
via I 10; TX 130
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 106.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.3 miles on Pickle Parkway. 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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 26 miles (FM 775 / Bluebonnet Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 26.1 miles (Loop 321; FM 775 / Chihuahua East): Navigation decision point; at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montopolis, TX before heading back.
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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