Origin
Montopolis, TX
Late night in Montopolis on Saturday
Local time
1:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montopolis, TX to Pelican Bay, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 1m
Distance
216 mi
348 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 49m
★
6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pelican Bay, TX
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
The drive from Montopolis, TX to Pelican Bay, TX covers 216 miles and takes about 4h 1m 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 $32.64 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
108 miles from Montopolis, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 216 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 1m 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 4h 1m drive with frequent turns across 216 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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 4h 1m 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 Pelican Bay, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bergstrom Expressway | — | — |
| Bastrop Highway | — | — |
| Highway 183 South | — | — |
| I 35 | — | — |
| I 35 South | — | — |
| East Anderson Lane | — | — |
| Interstate 35 | — | — |
| I 35 North | — | — |
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 Pelican Bay, 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
2.1 mi
·
2 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard
476 ft
·
12 sec
·
I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard
10
Turn straight onto East Anderson Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Anderson Lane
11
Turn right onto North Interstate 35
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate 35
12
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 35 North
13
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
90 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
14
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
15
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
50 mi
·
52 min
·
I 35W: Fort Worth
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Abilene
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 30 West: Abilene
18
Take the exit slight right toward TX 199: Henderson Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
TX 199: Henderson Street
19
Keep slight left to continue on Henderson Street
230 ft
·
6 sec
·
Henderson Street
20
Keep slight right
325 ft
·
8 sec
21
Turn slight right onto Henderson Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wind Roundabout
23
Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
24
Continue on Jacksboro Highway
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
25
Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
26
Take the exit straight toward Jacksboro Highway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
27
Take the exit slight right toward FM 730: Boyd
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
FM 730: Boyd
28
Turn straight onto Northwest Parkway
486 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northwest Parkway
29
Turn right onto Boyd Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Boyd Road
30
Turn right onto Sandy Beach Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandy Beach Road
31
Turn right onto Long Boulevard
381 ft
·
22 sec
·
Long Boulevard
32
Turn left onto Long Circle
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Long Circle
33
Turn left onto Sheila Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheila Drive
34
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 108 miles from Montopolis, TX, or about 2h 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 48 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pelican Bay, 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 216 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 108 mi from Montopolis, TX · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108 miles from Montopolis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pelican Bay, TX
The final approach into Pelican Bay, 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 Pelican Bay, 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
$32.64 one way
$65.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $35.73 | $71.45 |
| premium | $4.54 | $38.57 | $77.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.69 | $95.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.68 | $10.37 |
| Efficient EV | 54 | 0 | $18.90 | $8.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.4 | 1 | $30.24 | $13.82 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Pelican Bay, TX
Late night in Pelican Bay on Saturday
Local time
1:15 AM
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
4h 1m 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 Pelican Bay, TX covers 216 miles and takes about 4h 1m 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 108 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 $32.64 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 4h 1m 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 Pelican Bay, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Montopolis, TX to Pelican Bay, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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