How far is Austin, TX from Monahans, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Monahans, TX is about 385.1 miles (619.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318.6 miles (512.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Monahans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Monahans.
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Start on East 5th Street
127 m · 16 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Brazos Street
109 m · 23 sec · Brazos Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Atlanta Street
71 m · 7 sec · Atlanta Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 South
1065 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
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Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd
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Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes
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Continue on West US Highway 290
115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
169.9 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190, FM 305: Iraan, McCamey
1195 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on I 10 Service Road
656 ft · 19 sec · I 10 Service Road
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Turn right
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305
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Continue on South Burleson Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Burleson Avenue
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · West 6th Street
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Turn right
25.4 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto Interstate Highway 20 Service Drive
684 ft · 19 sec · Interstate Highway 20 Service Drive
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Continue on East Interstate 20 State Route North
1611 ft · 44 sec · East Interstate 20 State Route North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: El Paso
656 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Monahans
665 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on East Sealy Avenue
707 ft · 12 sec · East Sealy Avenue
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Continue on East Interstate 20
3 mi · 5 min · East Interstate 20
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Turn left onto South Main Avenue
54 m · 9 sec · South Main Avenue
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Turn left
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Monahans.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
170 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Austin and Clear near Monahans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Monahans?
The road trip is about 385.1 miles (619.8 km) and usually takes 07h 01m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.4 miles from Austin and 192.7 miles from Monahans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318.6 miles (512.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 CDT. 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 $51.36 one way or $102.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Austin and Clear near Monahans.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Monahans. Straight-line distance: 318.64 mi (512.8 km).
#1 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monahans
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,857 |
| Coordinates | 31.5943000, -102.8926500 |
| Altitude | 799 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monahans (-102.89265, 31.5943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 620 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $51.36 | $102.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.78 | $115.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $62.39 | $124.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $54.26 | $108.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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