Origin
Montopolis, TX
Afternoon in Montopolis on Saturday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montopolis, TX to Buda, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buda, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Montopolis, TX to Buda, TX covers 16.8 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bergstrom Expressway, Bastrop Highway, 183 Toll for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bergstrom Expressway | — | — |
| Bastrop Highway | — | — |
| 183 Toll | — | — |
| I 35 South | — | — |
| Purple Heart Trail | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Interstate 35 | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bergstrom Expressway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis, TX and Buda, TX.
1
Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
220 ft
·
5 sec
·
183 Toll South: Lockhart
2
Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
0.8 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
3
Continue on Bastrop Highway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
4
Take the exit slight left toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
5
Merge slight right
3.1 mi
·
3 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, I 35 North, US 290 East: San Antonio, Waco
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 35 South, I 35 North, US 290 East: San Antonio, Waco
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: San Antonio
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35 South: San Antonio
8
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
9
Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Interstate 35
11
Continue on South Interstate 35
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Interstate 35
12
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.54 one way
$5.08 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Buda, TX
Afternoon in Buda on Saturday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
6 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
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
16.8 mi in 22m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Bergstrom Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Montopolis, TX to Buda, TX is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Montopolis, TX to Buda, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Montopolis, TX to Buda, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buda, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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