How far is Montopolis, TX from Fort Davis, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Fort Davis, TX is about 430.4 miles (692.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 370.4 miles (596.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 57m 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
430.44 mi
07h 28m
Flight
370.39 mi
596.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
370.39 mi
Kilometers
596.08 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
430.44 mi
Kilometers
692.72 km
Drive Time
07h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Davis
Tue, May 26, 12:09 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Tue, May 26, 7:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-05-26T04:40
Arrive Fort Davis
Tue, May 26, 12:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:29 PM to 2:59 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
9:02 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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Montopolis
215 mi
03h 44m
To Fort Davis
215.4 mi
03h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Fort Davis.

  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

    267.9 mi · 4 hr 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business Loop, SH 17: Balmorhea, Fort Davis

    1702 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1023 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
268 mi · 62%
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi · 22%
183 Toll
13.6 mi · 3%
South US Highway 281
5.39 mi · 1%
East Main Street
4.56 mi · 1%
State Street
1.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

268 mi · 04h 11m

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
07h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60 mi
370.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
03h 44m from Montopolis
Leave By
9:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montopolis and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Davis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Fort Davis?

The road trip is about 430.4 miles (692.7 km) and usually takes 07h 28m 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 215 miles from Montopolis and 215.4 miles from Fort Davis.

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

The direct path is about 370.4 miles (596.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 $57.40 one way or $114.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montopolis and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Davis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Fort Davis. Straight-line distance: 370.39 mi (596.08 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
Fort Davis

#2 Fort Davis

Census-designated place (CDP) in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States

Population1,201
Coordinates30.5882100, -103.8946300
Altitude1491
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Fort Davis (-103.89463, 30.58821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 693 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.19 gal
57.5 L · about $57.40
Round trip
$114.81
30.38 gal · 115 L
Estimated CO2
135 kg one way
Round trip: 270 kg / 595 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.40 $114.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.59 $129.18
Premium $4.59 $69.74 $139.47
Diesel $3.99 $60.65 $121.31

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Fort Davis. The current time is 04:40:24.

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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.