Origin
Montopolis, TX
Afternoon in Montopolis on Thursday
Local time
1:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montopolis, TX to Colorado City, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 13m
Distance
285.2 mi
459 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 0m
★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 23m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 39m
8 PM
5h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colorado City, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Montopolis, TX to Colorado City, TX covers 285.2 miles and takes about 5h 13m 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, Highway 183 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.09 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
142.6 miles from Montopolis, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 13m. Total distance: 285.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 13m drive with frequent turns across 285.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bergstrom Expressway 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 13m 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 Montopolis, TX to Colorado City, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bergstrom Expressway | — | — |
| Bastrop Highway | — | — |
| Highway 183 South | — | — |
| Highway 183 | — | — |
| South Key Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 281 | — | — |
| Early Boulevard | — | — |
| East Commerce 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 Colorado City, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bastrop Highway
4
Take the exit slight left
138 ft
·
11 sec
5
Turn sharp left onto US Highway 183 South
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 183 South
6
Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
7
Continue straight
15 mi
·
16 min
8
Continue straight
15 mi
·
14 min
9
Continue on North US Highway 183
36 mi
·
38 min
·
North US Highway 183
10
Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Key Avenue
11
Continue on North US Highway 281
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North US Highway 281
12
Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
37 mi
·
40 min
·
North US Highway 183
13
At the end of the road, turn left
30 mi
·
34 min
14
Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
15
Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi
·
25 min
·
East Commerce Street
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 67
22 mi
·
23 min
·
US 67
17
Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
18
Continue on US 67
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US 67
19
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
24 mi
·
25 min
·
North Broadway Street
20
Turn left onto West Main Street
12 mi
·
12 min
·
West Main Street
21
Turn slight right
259 ft
·
9 sec
22
Turn straight onto East 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
East 10th Street
23
Continue on Hillcrest Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hillcrest Street
24
Continue on North State Highway 208
17 mi
·
16 min
·
North State Highway 208
25
Turn straight
25 mi
·
25 min
26
Turn left onto Westpoint Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Westpoint Avenue
27
Continue on East 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
28
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chestnut Street
29
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 142.6 miles from Montopolis, TX, or about 2h 36m 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 63 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.6 miles or 2h 36m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colorado City, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Montopolis, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Montopolis, TX
This is one driving day of about 285.2 miles and 5h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Montopolis, 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 142.6 mi from Montopolis, TX · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.6 miles from Montopolis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Colorado City, TX
The final approach into Colorado City, 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 Colorado City, 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
$43.09 one way
$86.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $47.17 | $94.34 |
| premium | $4.54 | $50.92 | $101.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.97 | $125.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.6 | 1 | $29.95 | $13.69 |
| Efficient EV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.96 | $11.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.1 | 1 | $39.93 | $18.25 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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
Colorado City, TX
Afternoon in Colorado City on Thursday
Local time
1:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
19 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
5h 13m 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 Montopolis, TX to Colorado City, TX covers 285.2 miles and takes about 5h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bergstrom Expressway, Bastrop Highway, Highway 183 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.6 miles from Montopolis, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.09 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 13m 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 Montopolis, TX to Colorado City, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Montopolis, TX to Colorado City, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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