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Trip from Montopolis, TX to Brenham, TX

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

86.1 mi

139 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Brenham, TX, TX

Brenham, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Montopolis, TX to Brenham, TX covers 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Austin Street, Texas State Highway 71, US Highway 290 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33 miles on West Austin Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

43 miles from Montopolis, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Montopolis, TX to Brenham, TX covers 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Austin Street is the longest continuous segment at about 33 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 86.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (71 Toll / Bastrop Freeway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Depart toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

Navigation decision point

Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
6
1.2 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom Internation...
5
3.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | 71 Toll / Bastrop Freeway

Turn straight onto 71 Toll / Bastrop Freeway toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 T...
6
26.3 mi into trip | ~31m in | TX 21; TX 95 / State Highway 95

Turn left onto TX 21; TX 95 / State Highway 95

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
26.7 mi into trip | ~31m in | TX 21; Loop 150 / Chestnut Street

Turn right onto TX 21; Loop 150 / Chestnut Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Austin Street 33 mi 37m
Texas State Highway 71 18.9 mi 21m
US Highway 290 12.1 mi 14m
State Highway 21 East 11.6 mi 13m
East State Highway 71 2.7 mi 3m
Bastrop Freeway 1.9 mi 2m
West Main Street 1.6 mi 2m
College Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: West Austin Street — 33 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis, TX and Brenham, TX.

1

Start on this road

219 ft · 5 sec · this road
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
2

Merge onto 183 Toll

0.8 mi · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
3

Continue on US 183

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Use the slight left / straight lanes.
5

Continue on TX 71

2.2 mi · 2 min · East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn straight onto 71 Toll

1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
Toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on TX 71

0.5 mi · 29 sec · East State Highway 71
8

Continue on TX 71

19 mi · 21 min · Texas State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
10

Turn straight onto College Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · College Street
11

Turn left onto TX 21; TX 95

0.4 mi · 35 sec · State Highway 95
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto TX 21; Loop 150

0.8 mi · 1 min · Chestnut Street
Use the right lane.
13

Continue on TX 21

12 mi · 13 min · State Highway 21 East
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec
15

Merge onto US 290

12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 290
16

Continue on US 290

33 mi · 37 min · West Austin Street
17

Continue on US 290 Bus

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
18

Arrive at destination

US 290 Bus

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43 miles from Montopolis, TX, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33 miles.

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 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brenham, 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 86.1 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Montopolis, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on West Austin Street for about 33 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43 mi from Montopolis, TX · 51m into the drive

Downtown Austin, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Austin, TX

43 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

Houston, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Austin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43 miles from Montopolis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brenham, TX

The final approach into Brenham, 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 Brenham, 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

$13.15 one way

$26.30 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $14.41 $28.83
premium $4.59 $15.56 $31.12
diesel $5.64 $19.13 $38.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.8 0 $9.04 $4.13
Efficient EV 21.5 0 $7.53 $3.44
EV Truck/SUV 34.4 0 $12.05 $5.51

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 14 hours ago

Origin

Montopolis, TX

Afternoon in Montopolis on Sunday

Local time

3:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 5 to 10 mph 51% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 12 at 12:53AM CDT until April 12 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Brenham, TX

Afternoon in Brenham on Sunday

Local time

3:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SE 10 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 12 at 12:53AM CDT until April 12 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

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

1 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

1h 41m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Brenham, TX covers 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Austin Street, Texas State Highway 71, US Highway 290. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43 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 $13.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 86.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (71 Toll / Bastrop Freeway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Montopolis, TX to Brenham, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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