Drive Time
5h 7m
Distance
341.4 mi
549 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
The drive from Rio Hondo, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 341.4 miles and takes about 5h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Colorado Avenue, Combes Rio Hondo Road, Templeton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.15 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
170.7 miles from Rio Hondo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 7m drive with frequent turns across 341.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rio Hondo, TX to Montopolis, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Colorado Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Combes Rio Hondo Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Templeton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 69E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 79 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Hondo, TX and Montopolis, TX.
Start on Colorado Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on West Colorado Avenue
Turn straight onto Combes Rio Hondo Road
Continue on Templeton Street
Turn right onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
Keep slight left
Merge slight right
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
Take the exit slight right
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
Turn right onto County Road 10
Turn left onto County Road 79
Turn left onto County Road 18
Turn sharp right
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
Turn right onto State Highway 359
At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street
Continue on US Highway 181 South
Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive
Turn right onto West Main Street
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
Continue on Helena Road
Turn straight onto State Highway 80
Continue on South Nixon Avenue
Continue on State Highway 80 North
Continue on US 183
Continue on South Colorado Street
Continue on United States Highway 183
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin
Continue on US Highway 183 South
Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard
Continue on Airport Boulevard
Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.7 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montopolis, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Rio Hondo, 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 Rio Hondo, TX
This is one driving day of about 341.4 miles and 5h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 170.7 mi from Rio Hondo, TX · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 170.7 miles from Rio Hondo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$52.15 one way
$104.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $57.15 | $114.30 |
| premium | $4.59 | $61.71 | $123.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $75.85 | $151.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.4 | 1 | $35.85 | $16.39 |
| Efficient EV | 85.4 | 0 | $29.87 | $13.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.6 | 1 | $47.80 | $21.85 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Rio Hondo on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Montopolis on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
81°F
San Antonio, TX
171 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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