Origin
Nixon, TX
Morning in Nixon on Friday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nixon, TX to Montopolis, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
71.1 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nixon, TX
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Trip Overview
This 71.1-mile drive from Nixon, TX to Montopolis, TX is a straightforward trip estimated to take about 1 hour and 25 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, with no need to break it up overnight. You'll be spending about 89% of your time on highways, making it a focused drive. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $11. Both Nixon and Montopolis are located within the Great Plains region, so you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travels. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient and predictable drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 71.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with a substantial 89% of the journey on main roads like State Highway 80 North and US Highway 183 South. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 30.8 miles on State Highway 80 North, offering a sustained period of consistent driving. While largely on highways, the route offers a practical progression rather than a monotonous interstate experience. The character is one of efficient travel, allowing you to cover ground effectively.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 80 North is the longest continuous segment at about 30.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 80 North and US Highway 183 South. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 80; TX 97 / North Nixon Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 80; TX 97 / North Nixon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 46.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47 miles (TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 80; TX 97 / North Nixon Avenue
Turn right onto TX 80; TX 97 / North Nixon Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
46.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
5
47 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway
Merge onto TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North: Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 460
Toward US 183 North: Austin
7
69.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Stree...
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 Nixon, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
46.6 mi in
|
~57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 80 North | 30.8 mi | 35m |
| US Highway 183 South | 11.8 mi | 15m |
| US 183 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Pickle Parkway | 9.8 mi | 8m |
| South Colorado Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Airport Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bergstrom Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North Nixon Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 80 North
— 30.8 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nixon, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on US 87
59 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto TX 80; TX 97
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Nixon Avenue
3
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
4
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
5
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
6
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
United States Highway 183
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
8
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
9.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 460
Toward US 183 North: Austin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 183
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 183 South
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on 183 Toll
0.7 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Loop 111
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
14
Continue on Loop 111
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
15
Continue on US 183
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
16
Take the ramp
486 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
17
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.6 mi from Nixon, TX · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Nixon, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.74 one way
$21.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
| premium | $4.54 | $12.69 | $25.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.70 | $31.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.47 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Montopolis, TX
Morning in Montopolis on Friday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Luling, TX
36 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m 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 Nixon, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 71.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 80 North, US Highway 183 South, US 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 35.6 miles from Nixon, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.74 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 80; TX 97 / North Nixon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 46.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47 miles (TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Nixon, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
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.
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