Origin
Gonzales, TX
Evening in Gonzales on Thursday
Local time
7:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gonzales, TX to Montopolis, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
59.3 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gonzales, TX
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Trip Overview
This 59.3-mile drive from Gonzales, TX, to Montopolis, TX, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 12 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you'll spend roughly $9 on fuel for this excursion. The route primarily utilizes Water Street and US Highway 183 South, offering a mixed driving experience. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so you won't be crossing into a dramatically different landscape. This trip is best suited for those looking for a functional drive rather than an extended scenic adventure.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 59.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 55% of your journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.8 miles on Water Street, giving you a good period of consistent travel. You'll transition onto US Highway 183 South and then US 183, which will likely offer a more predictable and faster pace for a significant portion of the trip. This road doesn't present dramatic shifts but offers a practical flow for covering ground efficiently.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Water Street is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 183 Business / North Saint Joseph Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 (US 183 Business / North Saint Joseph Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Spur 146 / Saint Louis Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 183 Business / North Saint Joseph Street
Turn left onto US 183 Business / North Saint Joseph Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Spur 146 / Saint Louis Street
Turn right onto Spur 146 / Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
6
34.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
7
45 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North: Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 460
Toward US 183 North: Austin
7
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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...
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 Gonzales, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
34.7 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Water Street | 12.8 mi | 13m |
| US Highway 183 South | 11.8 mi | 15m |
| US 183 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Pickle Parkway | 9.8 mi | 8m |
| East Pierce Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| South Colorado Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| South Magnolia Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Airport Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Water Street
— 12.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gonzales, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on Saint Lawrence Street
112 ft
·
12 sec
·
Saint Lawrence Street
2
Turn left onto US 183 Business
399 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Saint Joseph Street
3
Turn right onto Spur 146
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 183; TX 97
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Water Street
5
Continue on US 183
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Pierce Street
6
Turn right onto US 183; TX 80
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Magnolia Avenue
7
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
8
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
9
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
United States Highway 183
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
11
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
9.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 460
Toward US 183 North: Austin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 183
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 183 South
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on 183 Toll
0.7 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Loop 111
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
17
Continue on Loop 111
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
18
Continue on US 183
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
19
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
20
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.6 mi from Gonzales, TX · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Gonzales, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.96 one way
$17.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Evening in Montopolis on Thursday
Local time
7:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m 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 Gonzales, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 59.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Water Street, US Highway 183 South, US 183. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.6 miles from Gonzales, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.96 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 59.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (US 183 Business / North Saint Joseph Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Spur 146 / Saint Louis Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Gonzales, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
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