Origin
Laguna Vista, TX
Afternoon in Laguna Vista on Sunday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna Vista, TX to Montopolis, TX
Drive Time
5h 34m
Distance
367.1 mi
591 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
Trip Overview
The drive from Laguna Vista, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 367.1 miles and takes about 5h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on San Jose Ranch Road, Line M Road, Scaief Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
183.5 miles from Laguna Vista, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 34m drive with frequent turns across 367.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
San Jose Ranch Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laguna Vista, TX to Montopolis, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose Ranch Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Line M Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Scaief Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Expressway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 79 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
San Jose Ranch Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna Vista, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on Santa Isabel Boulevard
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Santa Isabel Boulevard
2
Continue on San Jose Ranch Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
San Jose Ranch Road
3
Turn left onto Line M Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Line M Road
4
Continue on Scaief Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Scaief Road
5
Turn right onto East Expressway 83
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Expressway 83
6
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
7
Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
96 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
8
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
9
Merge slight right
1.2 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
12 mi
·
12 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
11
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
12
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
486 ft
·
18 sec
·
US Highway 77 Frontage Road
13
Turn right onto County Road 10
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 10
14
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 79
15
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
County Road 18
16
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
17
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Driscoll Bypass
19
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
13 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
20
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
21
Keep slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
22
Continue straight
18 mi
·
18 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
24
Turn right onto State Highway 359
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 359
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
South 8th Street
26
Continue on US Highway 181 South
40 mi
·
45 min
·
US Highway 181 South
27
Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
28
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
29
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
233 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
30
Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
31
Turn straight onto State Highway 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
32
Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
33
Continue on State Highway 80 North
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
34
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
35
Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
36
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
United States Highway 183
37
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
38
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
9.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Pickle Parkway
39
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 183 North: Austin
40
Continue on US Highway 183 South
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 183 South
41
Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
0.7 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
42
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
43
Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
44
Continue on Airport Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
45
Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
46
Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
486 ft
·
12 sec
·
183 Toll South: Lockhart
47
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.5 miles from Laguna Vista, TX, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
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 81 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.5 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 39m
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 Laguna Vista, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laguna Vista, TX
This is one driving day of about 367.1 miles and 5h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Laguna Vista, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183.5 mi from Laguna Vista, TX · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.5 miles from Laguna Vista, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Montopolis, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.08 one way
$112.15 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $61.45 | $122.91 |
| premium | $4.59 | $66.35 | $132.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.56 | $163.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.1 | 1 | $38.55 | $17.62 |
| Efficient EV | 91.8 | 1 | $32.12 | $14.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.8 | 1 | $51.39 | $23.49 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Afternoon in Montopolis on Sunday
Local time
2:06 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.
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
22 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
5h 34m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Laguna Vista, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 367.1 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Jose Ranch Road, Line M Road, Scaief Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.5 miles from Laguna Vista, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laguna Vista, TX to Montopolis, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laguna Vista, TX to Montopolis, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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