How far is Montopolis, TX from Fabens, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Fabens, TX is about 553 miles (890 km), with a travel time of about 09h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 509.5 miles (820 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
553.01 mi
09h 13m
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
553.01 mi
Kilometers
889.98 km
Drive Time
09h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fabens
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM MDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Fabens
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:13 PM to 3:43 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From Montopolis
276.1 mi
04h 36m
To Fabens
276.9 mi
04h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    67 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway

    1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    1084 ft · 14 sec · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

    136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

  8. 8

    Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd

    1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes

    2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes

  10. 10

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290

  11. 11

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    2748 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    428 mi · 6 hr 42 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 793: Fabens

    1007 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto San Felipe Road

    99 m · 7 sec · San Felipe Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Fabens Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Fabens Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    47 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Fabens.

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
429 mi · 77%
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi · 17%
183 Toll
13.6 mi · 2%
South US Highway 281
5.39 mi · 1%
East Main Street
4.56 mi · 1%
Fabens Road
2.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

428 mi · 06h 42m

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 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
509.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 36m from Montopolis
Leave By
5:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Sunny near Fabens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 553 miles (890 km) and usually takes 09h 13m 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 276.1 miles from Montopolis and 276.9 miles from Fabens.

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 43.5 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 $73.73 one way or $147.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Sunny near Fabens.

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 Montopolis and Fabens. Straight-line distance: 509.52 mi (820 km).

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#1 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
Fabens

#2 Fabens

Census designated place

Population8,257
Coordinates31.5023400, -106.1585900
Altitude1102
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Fabens (-106.15859, 31.50234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 890 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.51 gal
73.87 L · about $73.73
Round trip
$147.46
39.02 gal · 147.74 L
Estimated CO2
173.4 kg one way
Round trip: 346.8 kg / 765 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $73.73 $147.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $82.96 $165.91
Premium $4.59 $89.57 $179.14
Diesel $3.99 $77.90 $155.81

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 Montopolis, TX and Fabens, TX. The current time in Montopolis is 00:45:02, although it is 23:45:02 in Fabens.

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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.