Origin
Montopolis, TX
Night in Montopolis on Thursday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montopolis, TX to Hornsby Bend, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hornsby Bend, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Montopolis, TX to Hornsby Bend, TX covers 11 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pickle Parkway, East State Highway 71, FM 969 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on Pickle Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 15m highway drive covering 11 miles, with most of the trip on Pickle Parkway and East State Highway 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 2.7 miles on Pickle Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pickle Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pickle Parkway and East State Highway 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 11 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
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 8 key pointsThese 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...
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North: Waco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North: Wac...
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward FM 969: Webberville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 444
Toward FM 969: Webberville Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Montopolis, TX to Hornsby Bend, TX, road signs begin pointing toward 71 Toll East along the way.
71 Toll East
3.9 mi in
|
~4m
|
via 71 Toll
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pickle Parkway | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| East State Highway 71 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| FM 969 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bastrop Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bergstrom Expressway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Bastrop Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 969 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pickle Parkway
— 2.7 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis, TX and Hornsby Bend, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
Toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North: Waco
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto TX 45 Toll; TX 130 Toll
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pickle Parkway
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 444
Toward FM 969: Webberville Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto FM 969
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 969
11
Arrive at destination
FM 969
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hornsby Bend, TX
Night in Hornsby Bend on Thursday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Hornsby Bend, TX covers 11 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pickle Parkway, East State Highway 71, FM 969. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 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 $1.66 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 11 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
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.
On the drive from Montopolis, TX to Hornsby Bend, TX, road signs begin pointing toward 71 Toll East along the way.
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