Origin
Montopolis, TX
Afternoon in Montopolis on Sunday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montopolis, TX to Kermit, TX
Drive Time
7h 35m
Distance
385.8 mi
621 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
Kermit, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Montopolis, TX to Kermit, TX covers 385.8 miles and takes about 7h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on United States Highway 87, TX 158, TX 71 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.2 miles on United States Highway 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.93 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
192.9 miles from Montopolis, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 7h 35m highway drive covering 385.8 miles, with most of the trip on United States Highway 87 and TX 158. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.2 miles on United States Highway 87.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
United States Highway 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 71.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 87 and TX 158. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 385.8 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: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (TX 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (US 290; TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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TX 71
Merge onto TX 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
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US 290; TX 71
Keep slight left at fork onto US 290; TX 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
337.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 33m in
|
State Highway 191 East
Turn left onto State Highway 191 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
343.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 41m in
|
Spur 450 / Kermit Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Spur 450 / Kermit Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Montopolis, TX and Kermit, TX, road signs point toward Sh 158 West: Midland and Loop 338: Odessa.
Sh 158 West: Midland
255 mi in
|
~4h 59m
|
via TX 158
Loop 338: Odessa
335 mi in
|
~6h 29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Highway 87 | 71.2 mi | 1h 16m |
| TX 158 | 62.7 mi | 1h 11m |
| TX 71 | 55.3 mi | 1h |
| East State Highway 71 | 42 mi | 56m |
| State Highway 302 | 40.4 mi | 51m |
| US Highway 87 North | 25.8 mi | 26m |
| West Highway 71 | 22.4 mi | 31m |
| US 87 | 18.6 mi | 20m |
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 87
— 71.2 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis, TX and Kermit, 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
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
4
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
5
Merge onto TX 71
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 71
Use the none lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 290; TX 71
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 290; TX 71
Use the none lane.
7
Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
22 mi
·
31 min
·
West Highway 71
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on TX 71
42 mi
·
56 min
·
East State Highway 71
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 71
10
Turn left onto TX 29; TX 71
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Young Street
11
Continue on TX 71
47 mi
·
50 min
·
TX 71
12
Turn right onto US 87; US 377
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 87; US 377
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Commerce Street
14
Turn straight onto US 87
71 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
United States Highway 87
15
Continue on US 87; Loop 306
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Bryant Boulevard
16
Continue on US 87; US 277
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Koenigheim Street
17
Continue on US 87; US 277; US 67 Bus
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Bryant Boulevard
18
Continue on US 87
23 mi
·
23 min
·
US Highway 87 North
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on US 87
16 mi
·
16 min
·
US 87
Use the none lane.
20
Turn straight onto US 87; TX 158; TX 163
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 87 North
21
Take the exit onto TX 158
63 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
TX 158
Toward SH 158 West: Midland
22
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Interstate 20
23
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 20 West: Odessa
24
Merge onto I 20; TX 158
5.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 20; TX 158
25
Continue on I 20; TX 349
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 20; TX 349
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Loop 338: Odessa
27
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
235 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Interstate 20
28
Turn right onto Loop 338
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southeast Loop 338
29
Continue on Loop 338
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn left onto State Highway 191 East
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
State Highway 191 East
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on TX 191
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East 42nd Street
Use the straight lane.
32
At end of road, turn right onto Spur 450
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kermit Highway
Use the right lane.
33
Continue on TX 302
40 mi
·
51 min
·
State Highway 302
34
Continue on TX 302
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Jim Sharp Boulevard
35
Turn right onto TX 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Poplar Street
36
Turn right onto TX 115
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Austin Street
37
Turn right
111 ft
·
8 sec
38
Arrive at 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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 192.9 miles from Montopolis, TX, or about 3h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.2 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 85 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.9 miles or 3h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kermit, 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.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Montopolis, TX
This is one driving day of about 385.8 miles and 7h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Montopolis, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on United States Highway 87 for about 71.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 192.9 mi from Montopolis, TX · 3h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
193 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 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192.9 miles from Montopolis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before United States Highway 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.2 miles.
Arriving in Kermit, TX
The final approach into Kermit, 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 Kermit, 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
$58.93 one way
$117.87 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.58 | $129.17 |
| premium | $4.59 | $69.73 | $139.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.71 | $171.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.7 | 1 | $40.51 | $18.52 |
| Efficient EV | 96.5 | 1 | $33.76 | $15.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.3 | 1 | $54.01 | $24.69 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Kermit, TX
Afternoon in Kermit on Sunday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
10 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
7h 35m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Kermit, TX covers 385.8 miles and takes about 7h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are United States Highway 87, TX 158, TX 71. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 192.9 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 $58.93 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 385.8 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: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (TX 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (US 290; TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Montopolis, TX and Kermit, TX, road signs point toward Sh 158 West: Midland and Loop 338: Odessa.
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