How far is Homestead Meadows South, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Homestead Meadows South, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 582 miles (936.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 513.1 miles (825.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 55m 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
582.06 mi
08h 57m
Flight
513.12 mi
825.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
513.12 mi
Kilometers
825.78 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
582.06 mi
Kilometers
936.73 km
Drive Time
08h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, May 30, 11:10 AM CDT
Return by in Homestead Meadows South
Sat, May 30, 7:07 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homestead Meadows South
2026-05-30T01:12
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, May 30, 10:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:58 PM to 5:28 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
6:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homestead Meadows South
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 Homestead Meadows South
290.1 mi
04h 28m
To Montopolis
291.9 mi
04h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Homestead Meadows South and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homestead Meadows South and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Gwendolyn Drive

    671 ft · 35 sec · Gwendolyn Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marvin Lane

    958 ft · 28 sec · Marvin Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Desert Meadows Drive

    2501 ft · 1 min · Desert Meadows Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Montana Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Montana Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    127 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1459 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Zaragoza Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · North Zaragoza Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Van Horn, El Paso

    2334 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Van Horn

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    152.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 290

    39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    724 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  22. 22

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North

    1241 ft · 53 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  29. 29

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  33. 33

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homestead Meadows South 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
34 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
444 mi · 76%
East US Highway 290
58.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 290
39 mi · 7%
West US Highway 290
13.6 mi · 2%
North Zaragoza Road
8.65 mi · 1%
South US Highway 281
5.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 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 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.9 mi
513.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 28m from Homestead Meadows South
Leave By
6:04 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Homestead Meadows South and Partly Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Homestead Meadows South to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 582 miles (936.7 km) and usually takes 08h 57m 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 290.1 miles from Homestead Meadows South and 291.9 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 513.1 miles (825.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 $77.62 one way or $155.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Homestead Meadows South 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 Homestead Meadows South and Partly 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 Homestead Meadows South and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 513.12 mi (825.78 km).

Homestead Meadows South

#1 Homestead Meadows South

Census designated place

Population7,247
Coordinates31.8109700, -106.1642700
Altitude1241
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: Gwendolyn Drive (-106.164353, 31.810945)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 937 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.54 gal
77.75 L · about $77.62
Round trip
$155.24
41.08 gal · 155.5 L
Estimated CO2
182.5 kg one way
Round trip: 365.1 kg / 805 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $77.62 $155.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $87.34 $174.67
Premium $4.59 $94.30 $188.60
Diesel $3.99 $82.02 $164.03

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Homestead Meadows South, TX and Montopolis, TX. The current time in Homestead Meadows South is 01:12:20, although it is 02:12:20 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.