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Trip from Ralls, 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
6h 54m
Distance
368.6 mi
593 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 43m
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6 AM
6h 55m
8 AM
7h 18m
10 AM
7h 3m
12 PM
7h 0m
3 PM
7h 4m
5 PM
7h 17m
8 PM
6h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ralls, TX
Thomas balabaud
Montopolis, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Ralls, TX to Montopolis, TX is 368.6 miles and takes about 6h 54m via US Highway 84 and US 183, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route takes you across the Great Plains, primarily within Texas. With 85% highway driving, expect a fairly direct trip. Most drivers can complete this stretch in a single day, making it a convenient option for moving between these two points.
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
184.3 miles from Ralls, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 183 | 51.8 mi | 57m |
| South US Highway 183 | 35.3 mi | 38m |
| Avenue E | 33.8 mi | 50m |
| US Highway 84 East | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| US 67 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| US 84 | 15.9 mi | 17m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,210 veh/hr typical · worst 1,594
Quietest
3 AM
~203 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 31 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 Ralls, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on US 82; TX 114
43 ft
·
6 sec
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4th Street
2
Turn left onto TX 207
34 mi
·
50 min
·
Avenue E
3
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
7
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southwest Georgia Avenue
8
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
9
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
10
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
11
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
12
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 84; US 283
14
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 67; US 84
15
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
16
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 84 East
17
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi
·
25 min
·
US 183; TX 16
18
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US 183; US 190
19
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
North US Highway 281
20
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Key Avenue
21
Continue on US 183
35 mi
·
38 min
·
South US Highway 183
22
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
23
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 183
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on 183 Toll
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn straight onto US 183
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
28
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
29
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 54m estimated drive time, departing Ralls in the morning is recommended to allow ample daylight for the 368.6-mile trip. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when fuel is needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 73.9-mile stretch on US Highway 84, as services might be spaced out. The $54 fuel cost estimate should help you budget accordingly for this drive.
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 184.3 miles from Ralls, TX, or about 3h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 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 81 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.3 miles or 3h 27m 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 49m
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 Ralls, 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 Ralls, TX
This is one driving day of about 368.6 miles and 6h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Ralls, 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 Highway 84 for about 73.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 184.3 miles from Ralls, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.9 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.
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
San Saba Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Picnic Area
1.9 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Austin 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 websiteLakeline Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Home stretch
4.6 mi from route
~11 min detour
Cedar Park, Texas
+15124015500
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 367.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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TX 207 / Avenue E
Turn left onto TX 207 / Avenue E
Navigation decision point
6
108.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
|
US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
115.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
6
334 mi into trip
|
~6h 16m in
|
183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
367.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 53m 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
$50.49 one way
$100.97 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $56.39 | $112.79 |
| premium | $4.23 | $61.31 | $122.62 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $69.60 | $139.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
183A Toll Road
(14.3 mi)
$1.00
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
$50
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.6 | 1 | $38.70 | $17.69 |
| Efficient EV | 92.2 | 1 | $32.25 | $14.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.4 | 1 | $51.60 | $23.59 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% 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
Ralls, TX
Late night in Ralls on Monday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:05AM CDT until July 17 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:58AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Late night in Montopolis on Monday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 5 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:05AM CDT until July 17 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:58AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00PM 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
11 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 54m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 85% of the 368.6 miles on major roads like US Highway 84 and US 183. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 73.9 miles on US Highway 84 before transitioning to other highways and potentially some surface roads as you approach Montopolis. Expect a good deal of rural cruising with fewer exits for extended periods.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.9 mi on US Highway 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 and State Highway 153. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 207 / Avenue E.
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 368.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (TX 207 / Avenue E): Navigation decision point; at 108.9 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,110 ft
463 ft
Total Climb
326 ft
Total Descent
2,973 ft
Highest Point
3,110 ft
Elevation Range
2,647 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.
Between Ralls, TX and Montopolis, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Sh 70 South
115.3 mi in
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~2h 13m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
115.3 mi in
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~2h 13m
San Angelo
115.3 mi in
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~2h 13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 54m. Total distance: 368.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 54m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.9 miles on US Highway 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.00 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.
Yes — we found about 9 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 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. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 207 / Avenue E): Navigation decision point; at 108.9 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.8 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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