Origin
Bushland, TX
Evening in Bushland on Tuesday
Local time
8:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushland, TX to Montopolis, TX
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
9h
Distance
501.6 mi
807 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$76
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 52m
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6 AM
9h 1m
8 AM
9h 17m
10 AM
9h 6m
12 PM
9h 5m
3 PM
9h 7m
5 PM
9h 16m
8 PM
8h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bushland, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
This 501.6-mile journey from Bushland, Texas, to Montopolis, Texas, is a substantial drive, estimated to take around 9 hours. It's best suited for a two-day trip, allowing you to break up the long haul comfortably. You'll primarily navigate using the Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, US Highway 84, and State Highway 153, with 69% of the route on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $76, this drive through the Great Plains region of Texas is a practical, long-distance endeavor. Plan for at least two stops to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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
250.8 miles from Bushland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a long-distance drive that leans heavily on highways, covering 69% of the total mileage. The Marshall Formby Memorial Highway presents the longest uninterrupted stretch at 103.7 miles, offering a consistent pace. While the route is predominantly highway driving, the mix of main roads suggests a character that's more about covering ground than winding scenic byways. The feel behind the wheel will likely be one of steady progress across the Texas landscape, with opportunities to stretch your legs at your planned stops.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 63 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 103.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 501.6 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 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 131.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 241.8 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 36 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.5 mi into trip
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~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 335: Helium Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Loop 335: Helium Road
6
131.6 mi into trip
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~2h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
6
241.8 mi into trip
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~4h 12m in
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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
248.3 mi into trip
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~4h 19m 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,...
7
500.8 mi into trip
|
~8h 59m 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.
Between Bushland, TX and Montopolis, TX, road signs point toward Loop 289, Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Loop 289
122.9 mi in
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~2h 8m
Sh 70 South
248.3 mi in
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~4h 19m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
248.3 mi in
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~4h 19m
San Angelo
248.3 mi in
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~4h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 103.7 mi | 1h 43m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| 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 |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| US 67 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
Longest stretch:
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
— 103.7 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushland, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on this road
219 ft
·
17 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto RM 2381
469 ft
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14 sec
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South Ranch Road 2381
3
Turn left onto West Interstate 40 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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West Interstate 40 Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
4.8 mi
·
4 min
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I 40
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 40 Business East: Amarillo Boulevard, Helium Road
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
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27 sec
Toward Loop 335: Helium Road
8
Turn straight onto West Interstate 40 Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
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West Interstate 40 Frontage Road
9
Take the ramp
343 ft
·
9 sec
10
Merge onto Loop 335
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
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West Loop 335 South
11
Continue on Loop 335
3.8 mi
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4 min
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Helium Road
12
Turn straight onto Loop 335
0.4 mi
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30 sec
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West Loop 335 South
13
Continue on Loop 335
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
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West Hollywood Road
14
Turn right onto FM 2590
4.1 mi
·
6 min
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South Soncy Road
15
Turn left onto FM 2219
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Lair Rd
16
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
17
Turn right onto Canyon Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Canyon Drive
18
Take the ramp
390 ft
·
9 sec
19
Merge onto I 27; US 60; US 87
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Canyon Expressway
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 27
104 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 536B
Toward Loop 289
22
Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate 27
23
Turn left onto North Loop 289
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Loop 289
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
25
Merge onto Loop 289
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Loop 289
26
Take the exit
421 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
27
Keep slight right at fork
233 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
28
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Southeast Loop 289
29
Turn right onto Spur 331
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Southeast Drive
30
Merge onto US 84
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Slaton Road
31
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
32
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
33
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
34
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
35
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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East 15th Street
36
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ralls Road
37
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
38
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
39
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
40
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
41
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
42
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
43
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
44
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
45
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
46
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
47
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
·
10 min
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US 84; US 283
48
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
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24 min
·
US 67; US 84
49
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
50
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 84 East
51
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi
·
25 min
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US 183; TX 16
52
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi
·
15 min
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US 183; US 190
53
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
·
4 sec
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North US Highway 281
54
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Key Avenue
55
Continue on US 183
35 mi
·
38 min
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South US Highway 183
56
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
57
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Continue on US 183
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59
Continue on 183 Toll
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
61
Turn straight onto US 183
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
62
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
63
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Trip Plan
Given the 9-hour duration, splitting this 501.6-mile drive over two days is highly recommended for safety and comfort. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving. Plan your two stops strategically to break up the journey, ensuring you have access to fuel and rest areas. The longest stretch without a major change in road is over 100 miles on the Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, so be sure your fuel tank is adequately filled before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the trip, especially as you pass through less populated areas.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 250.8 miles from Bushland, TX, or about 4h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.7 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 110 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 250.8 miles or 4h 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 250.8 miles or 4h 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 7h 55m
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 Bushland, 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 Bushland, TX
Aim for roughly 251 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Montopolis, TX
Aim for roughly 251 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 110 miles from Bushland, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway for about 103.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 250.8 mi from Bushland, TX · 4h 22m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
166 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
331 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 Killeen, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
251 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 251 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 110 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 250.8 miles from Bushland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Marshall Formby Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 251 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$75.79 one way
$151.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
176 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $82.96 | $165.92 |
| premium | $4.54 | $89.56 | $179.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $110.75 | $221.49 |
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
$76
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$207–$317
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 175.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 150.5 | 1 | $52.67 | $24.08 |
| Efficient EV | 125.4 | 1 | $43.89 | $20.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 200.6 | 2 | $70.22 | $32.10 |
Gas CO2
176 kg
EV CO2
59 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Evening in Montopolis on Tuesday
Local time
8:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
17 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
9h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bushland, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 501.6 miles and takes about 9h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, US Highway 84, State Highway 153. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 251 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 250.8 miles from Bushland, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $75.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 501.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 131.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 241.8 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bushland, TX and Montopolis, TX, road signs point toward Loop 289, Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
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