Chamizal National Memorial
National Memorial
Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...
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10h 12m
Distance
603.3 mi
971 km
Drive Score
7/10
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2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$92
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The drive from Anthony, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 603.3 miles and takes about 10h 12m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, East US Highway 290, US Highway 290 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 465 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $92.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
301.6 miles from Anthony, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 57m into the drive .
At 603.3 miles and 10h 12m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and East US Highway 290.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and East US Highway 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 1st Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 603.3 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: near the start (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 478.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward US 183 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 465 mi | 7h 25m |
| East US Highway 290 | 58.1 mi | 1h 8m |
| US Highway 290 | 39 mi | 42m |
| Camino Real de Tierra Adentro | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| US 290 | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| South US Highway 281 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| West US Highway 290 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, TX and Montopolis, TX.
Start on Jefferson Street
Turn right onto South 1st Street
Turn left onto FM 1905
Continue on FM 1905
Turn right onto South Desert Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10; US 85; US 180
Continue on I 10; US 180
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Take the exit
Continue on US 290
Continue on US 290; US 87
Continue on US 290
Continue on US 290
Take the exit onto US 290
Merge onto US 281; US 290
Turn slight left onto US 290
Continue on US 290
Take the exit
Continue on West US Highway 290
Continue on US 290; TX 71
Take the exit
Merge onto US 183
Continue on 183 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork onto Loop 111
Continue on Loop 111
Continue on US 183
Take the ramp
Arrive at destination
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.
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 133 miles or 2h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 301.6 miles or 4h 57m 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 301.6 miles or 4h 57m
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 8h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montopolis, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Anthony, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 Anthony, TX
Aim for roughly 302 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Montopolis, TX
Aim for roughly 302 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 301.6 mi from Anthony, TX · 4h 57m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
199 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
398 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 San Antonio, TXNight 1
302 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Live Oak, TX after about 302 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 133 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 301.6 miles from Anthony, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 465 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 302 miles or 5.1 hours on the road.
The final approach into Montopolis, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Montopolis, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Montopolis, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Regular Gas
$92.16 one way
$184.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $100.99 | $201.99 |
| premium | $4.59 | $109.05 | $218.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $134.03 | $268.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$92
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$222–$332
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 211.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 181 | 2 | $63.35 | $28.96 |
| Efficient EV | 150.8 | 1 | $52.79 | $24.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 241.3 | 3 | $84.46 | $38.61 |
Gas CO2
211 kg
EV CO2
71 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Anthony on Monday
Local time
7:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Montopolis on Monday
Local time
8:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
High Wind Watch
High Wind Watch issued April 12 at 11:58PM MDT until April 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:38AM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo 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.
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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