How far is Agua Dulce, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Agua Dulce, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 568.6 miles (915 km), with a travel time of about 08h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 509.9 miles (820.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
568.53 mi
08h 53m
Flight
509.88 mi
820.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
509.88 mi
Kilometers
820.58 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
568.53 mi
Kilometers
914.96 km
Drive Time
08h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Oct 15, 10:36 PM CDT
Return by in Agua Dulce
Fri, Oct 16, 6:30 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Agua Dulce
2026-10-15T12:43
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Oct 15, 9:36 PM MDT
Route Timing
08h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:54 PM to 5:24 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Agua Dulce
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From Agua Dulce
282.5 mi
04h 26m
To Montopolis
286.1 mi
04h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Agua Dulce and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Agua Dulce and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Agua del Rio

    105 m · 17 sec · Agua del Rio

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kentwood Avenue

    2395 ft · 2 min · Kentwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Ascencion Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · South Ascencion Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Las Colonias Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Las Colonias Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Darrington Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Darrington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on FM 1110

    107 m · 13 sec · FM 1110

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard East

    790 ft · 22 sec · Gateway Boulevard East

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    963 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    143.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 290

    39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    724 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  19. 19

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North

    1241 ft · 53 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  30. 30

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Agua Dulce and Montopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gateway Boulevard East
434 mi · 76%
East US Highway 290
58.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 290
39 mi · 7%
West US Highway 290
13.6 mi · 2%
South US Highway 281
5.41 mi · 1%
West Main Street
4.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Gateway Boulevard East

Keep slight right

290 mi · 04h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.7 mi
509.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 26m from Agua Dulce
Leave By
6:12 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Agua Dulce and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Agua Dulce to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 568.6 miles (915 km) and usually takes 08h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 282.5 miles from Agua Dulce and 286.1 miles from Montopolis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 509.9 miles (820.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.01 one way or $154.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Agua Dulce and Montopolis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Agua Dulce and Mostly Sunny near Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Agua Dulce and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 509.88 mi (820.58 km).

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#1 Agua Dulce

Situated in the Chihuahuan Desert of West Texas at an elevation of 4032 feet, this census-designated place lies on tableland east of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population0
Coordinates31.6551100, -106.1388700
Altitude1229
CountryUnited States
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#2 Montopolis

This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.

Population912,791
Coordinates30.2432700, -97.6905600
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: (-106.138985, 31.655335)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 915 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.06 gal
75.94 L · about $77.01
Round trip
$154.02
40.12 gal · 151.88 L
Estimated CO2
178.3 kg one way
Round trip: 356.5 kg / 786 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $77.01 $154.02
Mid-grade $4.35 $87.20 $174.40
Premium $4.72 $94.74 $189.49
Diesel $5.78 $115.87 $231.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Agua Dulce, TX and Montopolis, TX. The current time in Agua Dulce is 12:43:09, although it is 13:43:09 in Montopolis.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.