How far is Fabens, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Fabens, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 554.1 miles (891.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 509.5 miles (820 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
554.15 mi
08h 31m
Flight
509.52 mi
820 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
509.52 mi
Kilometers
820 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
554.15 mi
Kilometers
891.82 km
Drive Time
08h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM CDT
Return by in Fabens
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fabens
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:32 PM to 5:02 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
6:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fabens
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 Fabens
276.9 mi
04h 15m
To Montopolis
277.2 mi
04h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fabens Street

    52 m · 7 sec · Fabens Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fabens Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Fabens Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    137.1 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 290

    39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    724 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  15. 15

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North

    1241 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  22. 22

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fabens 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
27 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fabens Road
429 mi · 77%
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

Fabens Road

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 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
509.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 15m from Fabens
Leave By
6:56 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fabens and Mostly Cloudy near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 554.1 miles (891.8 km) and usually takes 08h 31m 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 276.9 miles from Fabens and 277.2 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 509.5 miles (820 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 $73.88 one way or $147.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fabens and Mostly Cloudy 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 Fabens and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 509.52 mi (820 km).

Fabens

#1 Fabens

Census designated place

Population8,257
Coordinates31.5023400, -106.1585900
Altitude1102
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: (-106.158796, 31.502193)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 892 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.55 gal
74.02 L · about $73.88
Round trip
$147.76
39.1 gal · 148.04 L
Estimated CO2
173.7 kg one way
Round trip: 347.5 kg / 766 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $73.88 $147.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $83.13 $166.25
Premium $4.59 $89.75 $179.51
Diesel $3.99 $78.06 $156.13

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 Fabens, TX and Montopolis, TX. The current time in Fabens is 01:19:57, although it is 02:19:57 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.