How far is Monahans, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Monahans, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 392.5 miles (631.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.1 miles (518.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
392.45 mi
06h 18m
Flight
322.13 mi
518.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.13 mi
Kilometers
518.42 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
392.45 mi
Kilometers
631.59 km
Drive Time
06h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM CDT
Return by in Monahans
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monahans
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:19 PM to 1:49 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
11:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monahans
8:00 PM CDT
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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Monahans
195.5 mi
03h 09m
To Montopolis
196.9 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Monahans and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Avenue

    54 m · 7 sec · South Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sealy Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · East Sealy Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Odessa

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1601: Penwell

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20 State Route South

    1083 ft · 32 sec · East Interstate 20 State Route South

  8. 8

    Turn right

    25.3 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Gaston Street

    22.4 mi · 26 min · South Gaston Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 305

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I 10 Service Road

    126 m · 8 sec · I 10 Service Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    1786 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    169.3 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 290

    39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    724 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  24. 24

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North

    1241 ft · 53 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  31. 31

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  34. 34

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  35. 35

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monahans 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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
170 mi · 43%
East US Highway 290
58.1 mi · 15%
US Highway 290
39 mi · 10%
South Gaston Street
22.4 mi · 6%
Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 5%
I 20 East
17.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

169 mi · 02h 39m

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
06h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.4 mi
322.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
03h 09m from Monahans
Leave By
11:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monahans 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 Monahans to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 392.5 miles (631.6 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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 195.5 miles from Monahans and 196.9 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 322.1 miles (518.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.4 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 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 $52.34 one way or $104.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monahans and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monahans and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 322.13 mi (518.42 km).

Monahans

#1 Monahans

City in Texas, USA

Population7,857
Coordinates31.5943000, -102.8926500
Altitude799
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: (-102.892584, 31.594101)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 632 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.85 gal
52.42 L · about $52.34
Round trip
$104.68
27.7 gal · 104.84 L
Estimated CO2
123.1 kg one way
Round trip: 246.2 kg / 543 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.34 $104.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.89 $117.78
Premium $4.59 $63.59 $127.17
Diesel $3.99 $55.30 $110.61

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

There is no time difference between Monahans and Montopolis. The current time is 19:38:09.

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.