This 215-mile journey from New Summerfield, TX, to Montopolis, TX, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 19 minutes. You'll primarily navigate US 79, with a brief portion on US Highway 79 West and West Oak Street. This highway-focused drive offers a straightforward path through the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a manageable day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $32, it's an economical option for exploring the state. Plan for one primary stop along the way to break up the drive.
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
107.5 miles from New Summerfield, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 215 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 85% of this route, meaning you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, often high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 131.2 miles on US 79, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While predominantly highway, the route may offer brief transitions onto other main roads like US Highway 79 West and West Oak Street, providing slight variations in the driving experience. Overall, the character is one of steady progress across the Texas landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 131.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and US Highway 79 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 192.4 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 215 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 192.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 207.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
192.4 mi into trip|~3h 53m in
Take the ramp toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 426
Toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
7
202.8 mi into trip|~4h 2m in
Take the exit toward 290 Toll West: Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 437B
Toward 290 Toll West: Austin
7
207.9 mi into trip|~4h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 183 South, US 183 North: Lockhart, Lampasas
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 US 183 South, US 183 North: Lockhart, La...
7
208.3 mi into trip|~4h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
7
214.3 mi into trip|~4h 17m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Summerfield, TX and Montopolis, TX, road signs point toward Pflugerville, Toll 130 South: Austin and 290 Toll West: Austin.
Pflugerville
192.4 mi in|~3h 53m
Toll 130 South: Austin
192.6 mi in|~3h 53m
290 Toll West: Austin
202.8 mi in|~4h 2m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 79
131.2 mi
2h 36m
US Highway 79 West
22.9 mi
25m
West Oak Street
11.7 mi
13m
Pickle Parkway
10 mi
9m
US Highway 79 East
7.6 mi
11m
East 2nd Street
6.9 mi
8m
Bergstrom Expressway
4.8 mi
5m
East Rusk Street
4.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 79
— 131.2 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Summerfield, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on FM 235
160 ft·6 sec·FM 235
2
Turn right onto TX 110
520 ft·12 sec·State Highway 110 North
3
Turn left onto US 79
7.6 mi·11 min·US Highway 79 East
4
Continue on US 79
4.1 mi·5 min·East Rusk Street
5
Continue on US 79
23 mi·25 min·US Highway 79 West
6
Continue on US 79
3.5 mi·5 min·East Palestine Avenue
7
Continue on US 79; US 84
12 mi·13 min·West Oak Street
8
Turn straight onto US 79
75 mi·1 hr 25 min·US 79
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
10
Continue on US 79; US 190
54 mi·1 hr 7 min·US 79; US 190
11
Turn left onto Porter Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Porter Street
12
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
6.9 mi·8 min·East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 79
2.6 mi·3 min·US 79
14
Turn left onto FM 685
2.1 mi·2 min·Chris Kelley Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto FM 685
1.3 mi·1 min·TX 130 Frontage Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·10 sec
Exit 426Toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, PflugervilleUse the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 437BToward 290 Toll West: AustinUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto 290 Toll
3.7 mi·3 min·Manor Expressway
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward US 183 South, US 183 North: Lockhart, LampasasUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward US 183 South: LockhartUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto US 183
0.5 mi·37 sec·US 183
24
Continue on 183 Toll
4.8 mi·5 min·Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward Montopolis Drive, Patton AvenueUse the slight right lane.
26
Turn straight onto US 183
0.4 mi·30 sec·Ed Bluestein Boulevard
27
Take the ramp
486 ft·11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
28
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour, 19-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from New Summerfield to maximize daylight. With a longest stretch of over 130 miles, plan your single stop strategically for fuel and a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can sometimes be spaced out on highway routes. Given the manageable distance, you have flexibility, but knowing your next fuel opportunity on US 79 will ensure a smooth trip to Montopolis.
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 107.5 miles from New Summerfield, TX, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.2 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 47 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.5 miles or 2h 7m 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 32m
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 New Summerfield, 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 New Summerfield, TX
This is one driving day of about 215 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from New Summerfield, 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 79 for about 131.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.5 mi from New Summerfield, TX
· 2h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.49 one way
$64.97 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$35.56
$71.12
premium
$4.54
$38.39
$76.77
diesel
$5.61
$47.47
$94.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.5
0
$22.58
$10.32
Efficient EV
53.8
0
$18.81
$8.60
EV Truck/SUV
86
1
$30.10
$13.76
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
New Summerfield, TX
Late night
in New Summerfield on Friday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Late night
in Montopolis on Friday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Caldwell, TX
108 mi in
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
5 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
4h 19m 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 New Summerfield, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 215 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 79, US Highway 79 West, West Oak Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.5 miles from New Summerfield, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.49 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 215 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 192.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 207.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New Summerfield, TX and Montopolis, TX, road signs point toward Pflugerville, Toll 130 South: Austin and 290 Toll West: Austin.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
