Origin
Mount Pleasant, TX
Evening in Mount Pleasant on Thursday
Local time
5:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, TX to Montopolis, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 31m
Distance
235.6 mi
379 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
15 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 18m
★
6 AM
4h 32m
8 AM
4h 59m
10 AM
4h 41m
12 PM
4h 38m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 57m
8 PM
4h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Pleasant, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 235.6 miles and takes about 4h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 183, US 83, South US Highway 183 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.8 miles on US 183. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.60 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
117.8 miles from Mount Pleasant, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 31m. Total distance: 235.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 31m highway drive covering 235.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 183 and US 83. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.8 miles on US 183.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 183 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 183 and US 83. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near US 277 / US Highway 277 South.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 31m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (US 277 / US Highway 277 South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.1 miles (FM 707 / South FM 707): Navigation decision point; at 62.7 miles (US 84; US 283): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.6 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 277 / US Highway 277 South
Turn sharp left onto US 277 / US Highway 277 South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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FM 707 / South FM 707
Turn right onto FM 707 / South FM 707
Navigation decision point
5
62.7 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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US 84; US 283
Turn left onto US 84; US 283
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
201 mi into trip
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~3h 53m in
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183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
234.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 30m in
Take the exit toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
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 Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 183 | 51.8 mi | 57m |
| US 83 | 42.4 mi | 48m |
| South US Highway 183 | 35.3 mi | 38m |
| US Highway 84 East | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| US 67 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| 183A Toll Road | 14.3 mi | 14m |
| US 84 | 12 mi | 13m |
| FM 1235 | 8.5 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
US 183
— 51.8 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on County Road 301
400 ft
·
17 sec
·
County Road 301
2
Continue on FM 1235
8.5 mi
·
15 min
·
FM 1235
3
Turn sharp left onto US 277
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 277 South
4
Turn right onto FM 707
7.0 mi
·
8 min
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South FM 707
5
Turn right onto US Highway 83
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 83
6
Take the ramp onto US 83; US 84
42 mi
·
48 min
·
US 83; US 84
7
Continue on US 84; US 283; TX 206
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
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US 84; US 283; TX 206
8
Turn left onto US 84; US 283
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 84; US 283
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 67; US 84
10
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
11
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 84 East
12
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi
·
25 min
·
US 183; TX 16
13
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US 183; US 190
14
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
·
4 sec
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North US Highway 281
15
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Key Avenue
16
Continue on US 183
35 mi
·
38 min
·
South US Highway 183
17
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
18
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 183
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on 183 Toll
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto US 183
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
23
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
24
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
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 117.8 miles from Mount Pleasant, TX, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.8 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 52 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.8 miles or 2h 20m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montopolis, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, TX
This is one driving day of about 235.6 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 183 for about 51.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 117.8 mi from Mount Pleasant, TX · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.8 miles from Mount Pleasant, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Montopolis, TX
The final approach into Montopolis, 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 Montopolis, 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
$35.60 one way
$71.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $38.97 | $77.93 |
| premium | $4.54 | $42.06 | $84.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.02 | $104.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
183A Toll Road
(14.3 mi)
$1.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Abilene, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Cedar Park Town Center - Tesla Supercharger
Cedar Park, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Whitestone Market - Tesla Supercharger
Cedar Park, TX
Tesla
11 DCFC
Simon Lakeline Mall (Cedar Park, TX)
Cedar Park, TX
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Flying J 738
Tye, TX
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
The Parke
Cedar Park, TX
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
11514 Research Blvd
Austin, TX
EV Connect
4 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 4
eVgo Network: 3
Tesla: 3
EV Connect: 3
Electrify America: 1
Blink Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.7 | 0 | $24.74 | $11.31 |
| Efficient EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.62 | $9.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.2 | 1 | $32.98 | $15.08 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 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
Montopolis, TX
Evening in Montopolis on Thursday
Local time
5:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
15 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 31m 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 Mount Pleasant, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 235.6 miles and takes about 4h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 183, US 83, South US Highway 183. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.8 miles from Mount Pleasant, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.60 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 31m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (US 277 / US Highway 277 South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.1 miles (FM 707 / South FM 707): Navigation decision point; at 62.7 miles (US 84; US 283): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mount Pleasant, TX to Montopolis, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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