Origin
Tatum, TX
Afternoon in Tatum on Sunday
Local time
3:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tatum, TX to Montopolis, TX
Drive Time
4h 44m
Distance
277 mi
446 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 31m
★
6 AM
4h 44m
8 AM
5h 11m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 51m
3 PM
4h 55m
5 PM
5h 10m
8 PM
4h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tatum, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Tatum, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 277 miles and takes about 4h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Johnson Street, Highway 79, East Rusk Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.31 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
138.5 miles from Tatum, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 44m drive with frequent turns across 277 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Johnson Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 44m 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 Tatum, TX to Montopolis, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 79 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Rusk Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 79 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Palestine Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Porter Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Johnson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tatum, TX and Montopolis, TX.
1
Start on Hill Street
144 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hill Street
2
Turn right onto Johnson Street
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Johnson Street
3
Turn slight left onto Highway 79
31 mi
·
45 min
·
Highway 79
4
Continue on East Rusk Street
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Rusk Street
5
Continue on US Highway 79 West
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US Highway 79 West
6
Continue on East Palestine Avenue
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Palestine Avenue
7
Continue on West Oak Street
12 mi
·
13 min
·
West Oak Street
8
Turn straight
75 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
9
Take the exit slight right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue straight
54 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
11
Turn left onto Porter Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Porter Street
12
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East 2nd Street
13
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
3 min
14
Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chris Kelley Boulevard
15
Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 130 Frontage Road
16
Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
17
Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville
0.3 mi
·
15 sec
·
Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville
18
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
10 mi
·
9 min
·
Pickle Parkway
19
Take the exit slight right toward 290 Toll West: Austin
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
290 Toll West: Austin
20
Merge slight left onto Manor Expressway
3.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Expressway
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South, US 183 North: Lockhart, Lampasas
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 183 South, US 183 North: Lockhart, Lampasas
22
Keep slight left to continue on US 183 South: Lockhart
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 183 South: Lockhart
23
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
24
Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
25
Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue
26
Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
27
Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
486 ft
·
12 sec
·
183 Toll South: Lockhart
28
Arrive at your destination
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 138.5 miles from Tatum, TX, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.5 miles or 2h 22m 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 53m
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 Tatum, 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 Tatum, TX
This is one driving day of about 277 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tatum, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.5 mi from Tatum, TX · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.5 miles from Tatum, 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
$42.31 one way
$84.63 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.37 | $92.74 |
| premium | $4.59 | $50.07 | $100.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.54 | $123.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.1 | 1 | $29.08 | $13.30 |
| Efficient EV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.24 | $11.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.8 | 1 | $38.78 | $17.73 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Montopolis, TX
Afternoon in Montopolis on Sunday
Local time
3:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
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
4h 44m 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 Tatum, TX to Montopolis, TX covers 277 miles and takes about 4h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Johnson Street, Highway 79, East Rusk Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.5 miles from Tatum, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.31 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 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tatum, TX to Montopolis, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tatum, TX to Montopolis, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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