Perryton, TX to Montopolis, TX is 580.8 miles and takes about 10 hours 27 minutes via Central East Freeway and State Highway 70, with a fuel budget near $88 and an overnight recommendation. This long-distance drive keeps you within the Great Plains region for its entirety, traversing Texas from the northern panhandle down towards the central part of the state. It's a substantial journey that's best broken up over two days, offering a straightforward path for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Consider this route if you prioritize reaching your destination with minimal detours and appreciate the open landscapes of Texas.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
290.4 miles from Perryton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 19m into the drive
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Drive Character
This route features a high highway share, with 85% of the drive on major roads like the Central East Freeway and North South Freeway, offering a consistent pace for much of the trip. You'll encounter one significant uninterrupted stretch of 99.2 miles on the Central East Freeway, providing a solid block of driving time. While primarily highway, the inclusion of State Highway 70 suggests a transition that might introduce slightly different road conditions or speed limits as you progress south. Expect a generally direct and functional driving experience 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 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central East Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central East Freeway and State Highway 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 273.3 miles in near US 287 / Northwest Freeway.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 580.8 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 273.3 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 279.9 miles (US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 571.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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273.3 mi into trip|~5h in|US 287 / Northwest Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, U...
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279.9 mi into trip|~5h 8m in|US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
571.9 mi into trip|~10h 16m in
Take the exit toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 240B
Toward US 183: Lockhart, Lampasas
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572.2 mi into trip|~10h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
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580.1 mi into trip|~10h 26m 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.
On the drive from Perryton, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon along the way.
Texas 70 South: Clarendon
93.8 mi in|~1h 41m|via TX 70
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Central East Freeway
99.2 mi
1h 46m
State Highway 70
91.6 mi
1h 44m
North South Freeway
84.6 mi
1h 27m
US Highway 287
81.8 mi
1h 27m
I 35
52.6 mi
54m
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi
42m
Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi
39m
West 2nd Street
27.8 mi
30m
Longest stretch:
Central East Freeway
— 99.2 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perryton, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on TX 15
22 ft·3 sec·East Brillhart Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 83
3.2 mi·5 min·South Main Street
3
Continue on US 83
3.5 mi·3 min·US Highway 83
4
Turn right onto TX 70
53 mi·52 min·State Highway 70
5
Turn left onto Loop 171
6.2 mi·6 min·Loop 171
6
At end of road, turn right onto TX 273; Loop 171
0.1 mi·7 sec·State Highway 273
7
Continue on TX 273; Loop 171
2.9 mi·3 min·TX 273; Loop 171
8
At end of road, turn left onto SH 70
22 mi·26 min·State Highway 70
9
Continue on TX 70
0.3 mi·34 sec·I 40 Service Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
11
Merge onto I 40; TX 70
2.4 mi·2 min·I 40; TX 70
12
Take the exit onto TX 70
0.6 mi·1 min·TX 70
Exit 124Toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon
13
Turn slight right
148 ft·6 sec
14
Turn slight right onto TX 70
17 mi·24 min·State Highway 70
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 287; TX 70
28 mi·30 min·West 2nd Street
16
Turn slight right onto US 287
14 mi·13 min·US Highway 287
17
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi·58 sec·Burnett Street
18
Continue on US 287
14 mi·14 min·US Highway 287
19
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi·3 min·Avenue F Northwest
20
Continue on US 287
54 mi·58 min·US Highway 287
21
Continue on US 287
4.1 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
41 mi·42 min·US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 287
4.6 mi·4 min·Northwest Freeway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
0.6 mi·42 sec·Northwest Freeway
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
25
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287
2.5 mi·3 min·Central Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
0.9 mi·1 min·Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.9 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
97 mi·1 hr 43 min·Central East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on US 81; US 287
4.6 mi·4 min·US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Merge onto I 35W; US 287
4.5 mi·4 min·North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.6 mi·33 sec
Toward I 35W Express Toll SouthUse the slight left lane.
33
Merge onto I 35W TEXpress
4.0 mi·3 min·I 35W TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Merge onto I 35W
85 mi·1 hr 27 min·North South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi·7 min·North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on I 35
38 mi·39 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
53 mi·54 min·I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 240BToward US 183: Lockhart, LampasasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward US 183 South: LockhartUse the slight left lane.
40
Merge onto US 183
2.2 mi·2 min·US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on 183 Toll
4.8 mi·5 min·Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward Montopolis Drive, Patton AvenueUse the slight right lane.
43
Turn straight onto US 183
0.4 mi·30 sec·Ed Bluestein Boulevard
44
Take the ramp
486 ft·11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
45
Arrive at destination
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Trip Plan
Given the 10-hour-plus drive time, planning for an overnight stop is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours and cover a good portion of the 580.8 miles. With two recommended stops, you can comfortably split the journey, ensuring you have ample opportunities for fuel and rest. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on Central East Freeway, as services might be spaced out. A good midpoint for an overnight stay could be somewhere around the halfway mark to break up the 580.8 miles evenly.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 290.4 miles from Perryton, TX, or about 5h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.2 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 128 miles or 2h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 290.4 miles or 5h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 290.4 miles or 5h 19m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 22m
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 Perryton, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Perryton, TX
Aim for roughly 290 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Montopolis, TX
Aim for roughly 290 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 128 miles from Perryton, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Central East Freeway for about 99.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 290.4 mi from Perryton, TX
· 5h 19m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$87.76 one way
$175.52 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg203 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$96.06
$192.12
premium
$4.54
$103.70
$207.40
diesel
$5.61
$128.23
$256.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$88
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$218–$328
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 203.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
174.2
2
$60.98
$27.88
Efficient EV
145.2
1
$50.82
$23.23
EV Truck/SUV
232.3
2
$81.31
$37.17
Gas CO2
203 kg
EV CO2
68 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Perryton, TX
Late night
in Perryton on Friday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Late night
in Montopolis on Friday
Local time
5:45 AM
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10h 27m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Perryton, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 580.8 miles and takes about 10h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central East Freeway, State Highway 70, North South Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 290 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 290.4 miles from Perryton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $87.76 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 24 significant decision points across 580.8 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 273.3 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 279.9 miles (US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 571.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Perryton, TX to Montopolis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon 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
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