Origin
Montopolis, TX
Morning in Montopolis on Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montopolis, TX to Woodville, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
228.7 mi
368 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 13m
★
6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodville, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Montopolis, TX to Woodville, TX covers 228.7 miles and takes about 4h 25m 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, TX 71 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.56 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
114.3 miles from Montopolis, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 25m. Total distance: 228.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 25m 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 25m drive with frequent turns across 228.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 25m 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 Woodville, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bergstrom Expressway | — | — |
| Bastrop Highway | — | — |
| TX 71 East | — | — |
| Highway 71 | — | — |
| Bastrop Freeway | — | — |
| College Street | — | — |
| Highway 95 | — | — |
| Chestnut 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 Woodville, 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
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
4
Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
5
Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Highway 71
6
Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
7
Continue on East State Highway 71
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
·
East State Highway 71
8
Continue on Texas State Highway 71
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Texas State Highway 71
9
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
10
Turn straight onto College Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street
11
Turn left onto State Highway 95
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 95
12
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
13
Continue on State Highway 21 East
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
State Highway 21 East
14
Keep slight left
5.5 mi
·
6 min
15
Turn right onto West William J Bryan Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West William J Bryan Parkway
16
Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East William J Bryan Parkway
17
Continue on Boonville Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Boonville Road
18
Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 158
19
Continue straight
49 mi
·
58 min
20
Continue straight
74 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
21
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 114.3 miles from Montopolis, TX, or about 2h 12m 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 50 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.3 miles or 2h 12m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodville, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 228.7 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 114.3 mi from Montopolis, TX · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.3 miles from Montopolis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Woodville, TX
The final approach into Woodville, 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 Woodville, 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
$34.56 one way
$69.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $37.83 | $75.65 |
| premium | $4.54 | $40.83 | $81.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.49 | $100.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.01 | $10.98 |
| Efficient EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.01 | $9.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.5 | 1 | $32.02 | $14.64 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Woodville, TX
Morning in Woodville on Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
5 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
4h 25m 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 Woodville, TX covers 228.7 miles and takes about 4h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bergstrom Expressway, Bastrop Highway, TX 71 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.3 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 $34.56 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 25m 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 Woodville, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Montopolis, TX to Woodville, 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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