Origin
Spearman, TX
Late night in Spearman on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spearman, 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
10h 34m
Distance
587.4 mi
945 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$89
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 25m
★
6 AM
10h 34m
8 AM
10h 53m
10 AM
10h 41m
12 PM
10h 39m
3 PM
10h 42m
5 PM
10h 52m
8 PM
10h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spearman, TX
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Trip Overview
This 545.9-mile drive from Spearman, TX, to Montopolis, TX, is a significant undertaking, requiring an estimated 8 hours and 53 minutes of pure driving time. Given the duration, it's best split over two days to avoid excessive fatigue. The route primarily utilizes local roads with a 0% highway share, suggesting a more direct, potentially slower pace. With an estimated fuel cost of $83 and only two recommended stops, you'll be covering substantial ground across the Great Plains region of Texas. This journey is a true long-distance expedition, offering a straightforward path across the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
293.7 miles from Spearman, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central East Freeway | 99.2 mi | 1h 46m |
| North South Freeway | 84.6 mi | 1h 27m |
| State Highway 70 | 83.4 mi | 1h 35m |
| US Highway 287 | 81.8 mi | 1h 27m |
| I 35 | 52.6 mi | 54m |
| US Highway 287 East | 40.5 mi | 42m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 37.9 mi | 39m |
| West 2nd Street | 27.8 mi | 30m |
Longest stretch:
Central East Freeway
— 99.2 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spearman, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on FM 759; FM 760
177 ft
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5 sec
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Northwest Court
2
Turn right onto FM 759; FM 760
340 ft
·
7 sec
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Northeast Court Street
3
Continue on FM 759; FM 760
21 mi
·
23 min
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East Kenneth Avenue
4
Turn right onto TX 70
44 mi
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44 min
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State Highway 70
5
Turn left onto Loop 171
6.2 mi
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6 min
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Loop 171
6
At end of road, turn right onto TX 273; Loop 171
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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State Highway 273
7
Continue on TX 273; Loop 171
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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TX 273; Loop 171
8
At end of road, turn left onto SH 70
22 mi
·
26 min
·
State Highway 70
9
Continue on TX 70
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 40 Service Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
11
Merge onto I 40; TX 70
2.4 mi
·
2 min
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I 40; TX 70
12
Take the exit onto TX 70
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 70
Exit 124
Toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon
13
Turn slight right
148 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn slight right onto TX 70
17 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 70
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 287; TX 70
28 mi
·
30 min
·
West 2nd Street
16
Turn slight right onto US 287
14 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 287
17
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Burnett Street
18
Continue on US 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 287
19
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue F Northwest
20
Continue on US 287
54 mi
·
58 min
·
US Highway 287
21
Continue on US 287
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
41 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 287
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Freeway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northwest Freeway
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
25
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Central East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on US 81; US 287
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Merge onto I 35W; US 287
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 35W Express Toll South
Use the slight left lane.
33
Merge onto I 35W TEXpress
4.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Merge onto I 35W
85 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
North South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on I 35
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
53 mi
·
54 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 240B
Toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Use the slight left lane.
40
Merge onto US 183
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on 183 Toll
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
43
Turn straight onto US 183
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
44
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
45
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Trip Plan
For this 545.9-mile journey, planning for a two-day trip is highly recommended. Depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours and cover a good portion of the distance. With an estimated fuel cost of $83, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Spearman, as you'll be on local roads for much of the trip. Two stops are suggested, so plan to break up your drive around the halfway mark to rest and refuel. Pay attention to speed limits on Highway 70 and the local roads to maintain your schedule.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 293.7 miles from Spearman, TX, or about 5h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.2 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 129 miles or 2h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 293.7 miles or 5h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 293.7 miles or 5h 22m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 29m
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 Spearman, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spearman, TX
Aim for roughly 294 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Montopolis, TX
Aim for roughly 294 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 129 miles from Spearman, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Central East Freeway for about 99.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
194 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
388 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Fort Worth, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
294 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Jacksboro, TX after about 294 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 129 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 293.7 miles from Spearman, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Central East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 294 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
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 245 decision points cluster between mile 279.9 and 586.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
279.9 mi into trip
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~5h 7m in
|
US 287 / Northwest Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, U...
6
286.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 15m in
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US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
578.5 mi into trip
|
~10h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 183: Lockhart, 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.
Exit 240B
Toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas
7
578.8 mi into trip
|
~10h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
7
586.7 mi into trip
|
~10h 32m 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
$88.76 one way
$177.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
206 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $97.15 | $194.30 |
| premium | $4.54 | $104.88 | $209.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $129.69 | $259.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$89
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 205.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $62 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 176.2 | 2 | $61.68 | $28.20 |
| Efficient EV | 146.9 | 1 | $51.40 | $23.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 235 | 2 | $82.24 | $37.59 |
Gas CO2
206 kg
EV CO2
69 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
10 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
10h 34m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a journey primarily on local roads, with Northeast Court Street and East Kenneth Avenue marking your initial departures before transitioning to Highway 70. The 0% highway share means you won't encounter high-speed interstate travel, instead navigating a more grounded, potentially scenic, experience through Texas. Without a specified longest stretch, assume a consistent pace dictated by the speed limits of these main roads. This drive offers a continuous engagement with the landscape, rather than quick bursts of speed followed by long stretches of highway.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.2 mi on Central East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central East Freeway and North South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 279.9 miles in near US 287 / Northwest Freeway.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 587.4 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 279.9 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 286.5 miles (US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 578.5 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.
On the drive from Spearman, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon along the way.
Texas 70 South: Clarendon
100.3 mi in
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~1h 47m
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via TX 70
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.2 miles on Central East Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 294 miles on day one.
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.
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 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 279.9 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 286.5 miles (US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 578.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.6 hours each way, a round trip means 21.1 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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