Origin
Somerville, TX
Late night in Somerville on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, 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
1h 49m
Distance
91.2 mi
147 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerville, TX
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Trip Overview
Somerville to Montopolis is 91.2 miles and takes about 1h 49m via TX 21, State Highway 36 South, and Farm-to-Market Road 60, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. You'll be traveling within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region into another part of the same region. This route is primarily on highways, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. Consider this drive if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.6 miles from Somerville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 21 | 59.1 mi | 1h 6m |
| State Highway 36 South | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 60 | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 976 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 71 East | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| East State Highway 71 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Bastrop Freeway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Airport Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 21
— 59.1 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on Avenue A
160 ft
·
12 sec
·
Avenue A
2
Turn left onto FM 1361
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 8th
3
Turn right onto TX 36
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 36 South
4
Turn left onto FM 976
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 976
5
Continue on FM 60
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 60
6
At end of road, turn left onto TX 21
42 mi
·
46 min
·
TX 21
7
Turn left onto TX 95
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Highway 95
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn right onto TX 21
409 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Highway 71 East
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West
10
Merge onto TX 21; TX 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 71 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on TX 71; TX 21
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
TX 71; TX 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on TX 21; TX 71
17 mi
·
19 min
·
TX 21; TX 71
13
Continue on 71 Toll
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto US 183
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
17
Continue on 183 Toll
0.7 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
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.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto Loop 111
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
20
Continue on Loop 111
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
21
Continue on US 183
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
22
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
23
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1h 49m drive, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Somerville in the morning will get you to Montopolis by late morning, leaving your afternoon open. Since the longest stretch without a significant break is about an hour, you won't need to worry too much about fuel stops, but it's always wise to check your gauge before heading out, especially given the $14 estimated fuel cost. Keep an eye out for the transition from TX 21 to State Highway 36 South, as this is a key point where the road designation changes on your way.
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 45.6 miles from Somerville, TX, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.1 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 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.6 miles or 56m 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 29m
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 Somerville, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Somerville, TX
This is one driving day of about 91.2 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Somerville, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on TX 21 for about 59.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.6 miles from Somerville, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 89.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 1361 / East 8th
Turn left onto FM 1361 / East 8th
Navigation decision point
6
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
TX 95 / State Highway 95
Turn left onto TX 95 / State Highway 95
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
TX 21; TX 71 / State Highway 71 East
Merge onto TX 21; TX 71 / State Highway 71 East
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
88.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
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.
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
7
89.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m 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
$13.78 one way
$27.56 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $15.08 | $30.17 |
| premium | $4.54 | $16.28 | $32.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.14 | $40.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.58 | $4.38 |
| Efficient EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.98 | $3.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.77 | $5.84 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Late night in Montopolis on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°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
20 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
1h 49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
With 84% of this route on highways, expect a fast-paced drive for most of the 91.2 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 59.1 miles along TX 21. You'll experience rural cruising for the majority of the trip, transitioning to surface roads as you approach your destination. This means you'll notice fewer exits and more open road until the very end.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.1 mi on TX 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 21 and State Highway 36 South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 1361 / East 8th.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.2 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: near the start (FM 1361 / East 8th): Navigation decision point; at 63.2 miles (TX 95 / State Highway 95): Lane positioning matters here; at 64 miles (TX 21; TX 71 / State Highway 71 East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 91.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.1 miles on TX 21. 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 1361 / East 8th): Navigation decision point; at 63.2 miles (TX 95 / State Highway 95): Lane positioning matters here; at 64 miles (TX 21; TX 71 / State Highway 71 East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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