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Trip from Snyder, 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 22m
Distance
291.7 mi
469 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 9m
★
6 AM
5h 22m
8 AM
5h 49m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 29m
3 PM
5h 33m
5 PM
5h 48m
8 PM
5h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Snyder, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Montopolis, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Snyder to Montopolis is 291.7 miles and takes about 5h 22m via State Highway 153 and US 183, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily sticks to highways, covering 91% of the total distance on these types of roads. You'll be traveling across the Great Plains region of Texas throughout your drive. Given its mostly highway profile and single-day recommendation, this route is straightforward for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
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
145.9 miles from Snyder, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 183 | 51.8 mi | 57m |
| South US Highway 183 | 35.3 mi | 38m |
| US Highway 84 East | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| South US Highway 84 | 28.5 mi | 28m |
| US 67 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| US 84 | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| 183A Toll Road | 14.3 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 153
— 69 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 Snyder, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on 24th Street
148 ft
·
8 sec
·
24th Street
2
Turn right onto Avenue R
370 ft
·
23 sec
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Avenue R
3
Turn left onto US 180; US 84 Bus; TX 208
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
25th Street
4
Continue on US 180; US 84 Bus; TX 208
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Coliseum Drive
5
Continue on US 180; US 84 Bus; TX 208
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Roby Highway
6
Continue on US 180
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East US Highway 180
7
Turn right onto South US Highway 84
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South US Highway 84
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 84 East: Roscoe
9
Merge onto US 84
28 mi
·
28 min
·
South US Highway 84
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
12
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southwest Georgia Avenue
13
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
14
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
15
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
16
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
17
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 84; US 283
19
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 67; US 84
20
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
21
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 84 East
22
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi
·
25 min
·
US 183; TX 16
23
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US 183; US 190
24
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
North US Highway 281
25
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Key Avenue
26
Continue on US 183
35 mi
·
38 min
·
South US Highway 183
27
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
28
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on US 183
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on 183 Toll
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
32
Turn straight onto US 183
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
33
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
34
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Trip Plan
Starting your drive from Snyder in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Montopolis, as the total travel time is just over 5 hours. With a recommended one-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. Plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch your legs, as the longest stretch is 69 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you approach Montopolis, to ensure a smooth arrival. The estimated fuel cost is around $42, so factoring that into your budget is wise.
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 145.9 miles from Snyder, TX, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69 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 64 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.9 miles or 2h 39m 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 25m
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 Snyder, 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 Snyder, TX
This is one driving day of about 291.7 miles and 5h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Snyder, 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 State Highway 153 for about 69 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.9 miles from Snyder, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before State Highway 153 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69 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.
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
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Lakeline Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Cedar Park, Texas
+15124015500
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 websiteThe Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
3.4 mi from route
~8 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256436376
Visit websiteBrown County Museum of History
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256411926
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 291 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Avenue R
Turn right onto Avenue R
Navigation decision point
6
32 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
38.5 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
257.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 44m 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
291 mi into trip
|
~5h 21m 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
$39.95 one way
$79.91 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $44.63 | $89.26 |
| premium | $4.23 | $48.52 | $97.04 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $55.08 | $110.16 |
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
$40
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.5 | 1 | $30.63 | $14.00 |
| Efficient EV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.52 | $11.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.7 | 1 | $40.84 | $18.67 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Snyder, TX
Late night in Snyder on Monday
Local time
1:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 15 mph
45% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 6:27PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:23PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Late night in Montopolis on Monday
Local time
1:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 5 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 6:27PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:23PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
91°F
Brownwood, TX
146 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
8 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
5h 22m 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?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 91% of the 291.7 miles on these well-maintained roads. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 69 miles on State Highway 153. Expect a consistent cruising experience for the majority of the trip, transitioning to surface roads for the final portion. This setup means less time navigating complex intersections and more time covering ground.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69 mi on State Highway 153.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 153 and US 183. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Avenue R.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 291.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 (Avenue R): Navigation decision point; at 32 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,399 ft
463 ft
Total Climb
492 ft
Total Descent
2,347 ft
Highest Point
2,399 ft
~20.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,936 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 Snyder, TX and Montopolis, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Sh 70 South
38.5 mi in
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~41m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
38.5 mi in
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~41m
San Angelo
38.5 mi in
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~41m
About the Cities
Starting in Snyder, TX
Full guide →Snyder is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas. It was a very rough and tumble place in the early days after first being settled in 1878. Then there was an oil boom period. Now Snyder has a college (Western Texas College) and a little more of a diversified and stable presence.
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 22m. Total distance: 291.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69 miles on State Highway 153. 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 6 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 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avenue R): Navigation decision point; at 32 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 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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