Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
209.2 mi
337 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Photo: Mark Direen
The drive from Montopolis, TX to San Angelo, TX covers 209.2 miles and takes about 4h 10m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.12 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
104.6 miles from Montopolis, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 10m drive with frequent turns across 209.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bergstrom Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bastrop Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 183 Toll | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 71 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Young Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commerce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Bryant Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis, TX and San Angelo, TX.
Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
Continue on Bastrop Highway
Take the exit slight left toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
Merge slight right
Keep slight left
Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
Continue on East State Highway 71
Keep slight right
Turn left onto West Young Street
Continue straight
Turn right
At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
Continue on South Bryant Boulevard
Continue on South Koenigheim Street
Turn right onto West Beauregard Avenue
Turn left onto South Chadbourne Street
Turn right onto East Harris Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.6 miles or 2h 5m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Angelo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Montopolis, 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 Montopolis, TX
This is one driving day of about 209.2 miles and 4h 10m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.6 mi from Montopolis, TX · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 104.6 miles from Montopolis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into San Angelo, 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 San Angelo, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$31.12 one way
$62.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.02 | $70.04 |
| premium | $4.59 | $37.81 | $75.62 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $32.89 | $65.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.97 | $10.04 |
| Efficient EV | 52.3 | 0 | $18.30 | $8.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.7 | 1 | $29.29 | $13.39 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Montopolis on Saturday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in San Angelo on Saturday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Leander, TX
105 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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