How far is Canutillo, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Canutillo, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 600.9 miles (967 km), with a travel time of about 09h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 539.5 miles (868.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 33m 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
600.85 mi
09h 16m
Flight
539.52 mi
868.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
539.52 mi
Kilometers
868.27 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
600.85 mi
Kilometers
966.98 km
Drive Time
09h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM CDT
Return by in Canutillo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canutillo
2026-04-22T19:24
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:17 PM to 5:47 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
5:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canutillo
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 Canutillo
297.9 mi
04h 38m
To Montopolis
302.9 mi
04h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canutillo and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Doniphan Drive

    5 mi · 8 min · Doniphan Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    2840 ft · 55 sec · North Mesa Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Desert Boulevard

    1367 ft · 27 sec · South Desert Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    1729 ft · 25 sec · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    174.8 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 290

    39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    724 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  16. 16

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North

    1241 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  23. 23

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canutillo 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
28 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
465 mi · 77%
East US Highway 290
58.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 290
39 mi · 6%
West US Highway 290
13.6 mi · 2%
South US Highway 281
5.41 mi · 1%
Doniphan Drive
5.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

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
09h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.4 mi
539.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 38m from Canutillo
Leave By
5:26 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Canutillo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canutillo to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 600.9 miles (967 km) and usually takes 09h 16m 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 297.9 miles from Canutillo and 302.9 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 539.5 miles (868.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 $80.11 one way or $160.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canutillo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Canutillo and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 539.52 mi (868.27 km).

Canutillo

#1 Canutillo

Census designated place

Population6,321
Coordinates31.9114900, -106.6002700
Altitude1150
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: Doniphan Drive (-106.600361, 31.911482)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 967 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.2 gal
80.26 L · about $80.11
Round trip
$160.23
42.4 gal · 160.52 L
Estimated CO2
188.4 kg one way
Round trip: 376.8 kg / 831 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $80.11 $160.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $90.14 $180.28
Premium $4.59 $97.33 $194.66
Diesel $3.99 $84.65 $169.30

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Canutillo, TX and Montopolis, TX. The current time in Canutillo is 19:24:03, although it is 20:24:03 in Montopolis.

Distance to Other Cities

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