Origin
Montopolis, TX
Morning in Montopolis on Monday
Local time
8:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montopolis, TX to Anthony, TX
Drive Time
10h 11m
Distance
601.6 mi
968 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$92
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 2m
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6 AM
10h 11m
8 AM
10h 30m
10 AM
10h 18m
12 PM
10h 16m
3 PM
10h 19m
5 PM
10h 29m
8 PM
10h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Montopolis, TX to Anthony, TX covers 601.6 miles and takes about 10h 11m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Bergstrom Expressway, Bastrop Highway, 183 Toll for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $91.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
300.8 miles from Montopolis, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 601.6 miles and 10h 11m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Bergstrom Expressway and Bastrop Highway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 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?
At 10h 11m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 10h 11m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Montopolis, TX to Anthony, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bergstrom Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bastrop Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 183 Toll | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 290 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 290 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 281 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bergstrom Expressway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis, TX and Anthony, TX.
1
Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
220 ft
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5 sec
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183 Toll South: Lockhart
2
Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
0.8 mi
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47 sec
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Bergstrom Expressway
3
Continue on Bastrop Highway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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Bastrop Highway
4
Take the exit slight left toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
5
Merge slight right
6.5 mi
·
7 min
6
Keep slight left
6.1 mi
·
7 min
7
Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
446 ft
·
6 sec
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West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
8
Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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West US 290 Frontage Rd
9
Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
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West US 290 Bypass Lanes
10
Continue on West US Highway 290
377 ft
·
5 sec
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West US Highway 290
11
Continue on West US Highway 290
30 mi
·
37 min
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West US Highway 290
12
Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi
·
6 min
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South US Highway 281
13
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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East Main Street
14
Continue on West US Highway 290
27 mi
·
30 min
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West US Highway 290
15
Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi
·
7 min
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East Main Street
16
Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi
·
42 min
·
West US Highway 290
17
Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 10 West: Fort Stockton
18
Merge slight left
467 mi
·
7 hr 27 min
19
Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
9.4 mi
·
11 min
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Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
20
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1905: Anthony
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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FM 1905: Anthony
21
Turn straight onto North Desert Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
3 min
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North Desert Boulevard
22
Turn left onto Antonio Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Antonio Street
23
Continue on Franklin Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Franklin Street
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
262 ft
·
9 sec
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South Main Street
25
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
121 ft
·
5 sec
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Jefferson Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 300.8 miles from Montopolis, TX, or about 5h 5m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 132 miles or 2h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 300.8 miles or 5h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 300.8 miles or 5h 5m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anthony, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Montopolis, TX
Aim for roughly 301 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Anthony, TX
Aim for roughly 301 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 132 miles from Montopolis, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 300.8 mi from Montopolis, TX · 5h 5m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
199 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
397 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Fort Davis, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
301 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Live Oak, TX after about 301 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 132 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 300.8 miles from Montopolis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 301 miles or 5.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Anthony, TX
The final approach into Anthony, 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 Anthony, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Anthony, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$91.90 one way
$183.80 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
211 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $100.71 | $201.42 |
| premium | $4.59 | $108.74 | $217.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $133.65 | $267.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$92
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$222–$332
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 210.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 180.5 | 2 | $63.17 | $28.88 |
| Efficient EV | 150.4 | 1 | $52.64 | $24.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 240.6 | 3 | $84.22 | $38.50 |
Gas CO2
210 kg
EV CO2
70 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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
Anthony, TX
Morning in Anthony on Monday
Local time
7:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
10h 11m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Anthony, TX covers 601.6 miles and takes about 10h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bergstrom Expressway, Bastrop Highway, 183 Toll. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 301 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 300.8 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 $91.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 10h 11m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Montopolis, TX to Anthony, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Montopolis, TX to Anthony, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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