Origin
Scissors, TX
Night in Scissors on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scissors, TX to Montopolis, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 6m
Distance
331.6 mi
534 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
4h 53m
★
6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 16m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scissors, TX
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Trip Overview
This 331.6-mile journey from Scissors, Texas, to Montopolis, Texas, will take approximately 5 hours and 6 minutes to complete. Given its manageable duration and the fact that it's entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, this route is well-suited for a single day of driving. You can expect to spend around $51 on fuel for this trip. The drive primarily utilizes local roads like Grande Street, Lott Road, and South Salinas Boulevard, suggesting a more intimate and less highway-centric experience. With only one recommended stop, you can tailor your pace to suit your needs, making it a flexible option for your travel plans.
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
165.8 miles from Scissors, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grande Street | — | — |
| Lott Road | — | — |
| South Salinas Boulevard | — | — |
| West Expressway 83 | — | — |
| I 69C North | — | — |
| Nueces Street | — | — |
| King David Drive | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Grande Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scissors, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on Cortez Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Cortez Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Grande Street
361 ft
·
18 sec
·
Grande Street
3
Turn right onto Lott Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lott Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Salinas Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Salinas Boulevard
5
Turn left onto West Expressway 83
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Expressway 83
6
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Merge slight left
7.8 mi
·
8 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
9
Continue straight
22 mi
·
23 min
10
Continue straight
57 mi
·
1 hr
11
Keep slight right
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Nueces Street
13
Turn right onto King David Drive
32 mi
·
39 min
·
King David Drive
14
Continue on West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
15
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
233 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
16
Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
17
Turn straight onto State Highway 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
18
Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
19
Continue on State Highway 80 North
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
20
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
21
Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
22
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
United States Highway 183
23
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
24
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
9.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Pickle Parkway
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 183 North: Austin
26
Continue on US Highway 183 South
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 183 South
27
Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
0.7 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
29
Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
30
Continue on Airport Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
31
Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
32
Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
486 ft
·
12 sec
·
183 Toll South: Lockhart
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this 331.6-mile drive can be completed in about 5 hours, it's an ideal candidate for a day trip. Consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours and avoid any potential afternoon congestion. With only one suggested stop, you have the flexibility to decide when and where you'd like to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you're primarily on local roads where services might be less frequent than on major interstates; budgeting around $51 for fuel should cover your needs. A practical tip for this specific route: familiarize yourself with the main roads like Grande Street, Lott Road, and South Salinas Boulevard before you go, as they will be your primary guides.
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 165.8 miles from Scissors, TX, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
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 73 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.8 miles or 2h 33m 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 11m
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 Scissors, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Scissors, TX
This is one driving day of about 331.6 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Scissors, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.8 miles from Scissors, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.11 one way
$100.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $54.84 | $109.69 |
| premium | $4.54 | $59.20 | $118.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.21 | $146.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.5 | 1 | $34.82 | $15.92 |
| Efficient EV | 82.9 | 0 | $29.02 | $13.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.6 | 1 | $46.42 | $21.22 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Night in Montopolis on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29 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 6m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The journey is characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be navigating a series of local roads and potentially some county routes. This means you'll be more engaged with the immediate surroundings and the local Texas landscape as you make your way from Scissors to Montopolis.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Grande Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scissors, TX to Montopolis, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 331.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scissors, TX to Montopolis, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 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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