The drive from Beverly, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 101.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, Purple Heart Trail, Bergstrom Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.6 miles on I 35.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.9 miles from Beverly, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 101.9 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 (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Beverly, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 101.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 35 / South Jack Kultgen Expressway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 1 miles (I 35 / South Jack Kultgen Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|I 35 / South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Merge onto I 35 / South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
40.3 mi into trip|~42m in|I 35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
93 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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
93.2 mi into trip|~1h 38m 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
101.1 mi into trip|~1h 47m 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
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 Beverly, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lampasas along the way.
Lampasas
93 mi in|~1h 37m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 35
52.6 mi
54m
Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi
39m
Bergstrom Expressway
4.8 mi
5m
US 183
2.2 mi
2m
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
1.7 mi
2m
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
0.4 mi
<1m
South Valley Mills Drive
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 52.6 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beverly, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on Loop 396
0.4 mi·44 sec·South Valley Mills Drive
2
Take the exit
521 ft·14 sec
3
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.3 mi·38 sec·South Jack Kultgen Expressway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 35 South
5
Merge onto I 35
1.4 mi·1 min·South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 35
38 mi·39 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
53 mi·54 min·I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 240BToward US 183: Lockhart, LampasasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward US 183 South: LockhartUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto US 183
2.2 mi·2 min·US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on 183 Toll
4.8 mi·5 min·Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward Montopolis Drive, Patton AvenueUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto US 183
0.4 mi·30 sec·Ed Bluestein Boulevard
14
Take the ramp
486 ft·11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
15
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Trip Plan
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 50.9 miles from Beverly, TX, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.6 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 22 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.9 miles or 53m 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 27m
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 Beverly, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beverly, TX
This is one driving day of about 101.9 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Beverly, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 52.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.9 mi from Beverly, TX
· 53m into the drive
The midpoint is around 50.9 miles from Beverly, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Montopolis, TX
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.40 one way
$30.79 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$16.85
$33.71
premium
$4.54
$18.19
$36.39
diesel
$5.61
$22.50
$45.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.6
0
$10.70
$4.89
Efficient EV
25.5
0
$8.92
$4.08
EV Truck/SUV
40.8
0
$14.27
$6.52
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Beverly, TX
Morning
in Beverly on Thursday
Local time
11:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Morning
in Montopolis on Thursday
Local time
11:39 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.
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
1 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beverly, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 101.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, Purple Heart Trail, Bergstrom Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.9 miles from Beverly, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (I 35 / South Jack Kultgen Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Beverly, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lampasas along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Waco Mammoth National Monument.
