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

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Fort Hancock, TX is about 528.5 miles (850.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 489.5 miles (787.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 36m 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
528.53 mi
08h 48m
Flight
489.45 mi
787.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
489.45 mi
Kilometers
787.7 km
Flight Time
00h 59m

Driving Distance

Road route
528.53 mi
Kilometers
850.59 km
Drive Time
08h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Hancock
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 PM MDT
Return by in Montopolis
Fri, Apr 24, 9:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T15:50
Arrive Fort Hancock
Fri, Apr 24, 12:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:48 PM to 3:18 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
6:24 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
263.9 mi
04h 24m
To Fort Hancock
264.6 mi
04h 24m

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
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    405 mi · 6 hr 20 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 148: Fort Hancock

    1439 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Knox Avenue

    3230 ft · 1 min · Knox Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Tomasini Street

    24 m · 6 sec · East Tomasini Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Knox Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Knox Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Knox Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
405 mi · 77%
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi · 18%
183 Toll
13.6 mi · 3%
South US Highway 281
5.39 mi · 1%
East Main Street
4.56 mi · 1%
Bergstrom Expressway
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

405 mi · 06h 20m

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 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
489.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 24m from Montopolis
Leave By
6:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Fort Hancock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 528.5 miles (850.6 km) and usually takes 08h 48m 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 263.9 miles from Montopolis and 264.6 miles from Fort Hancock.

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

The direct path is about 489.5 miles (787.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 $70.48 one way or $140.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Montopolis and Fort Hancock, 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 Mostly Sunny near Fort Hancock.

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 Fort Hancock. Straight-line distance: 489.45 mi (787.7 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 Hancock

#2 Fort Hancock

Census designated place

Population1,750
Coordinates31.2984600, -105.8452500
Altitude1091
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Fort Hancock (-105.84525, 31.29846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 851 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.65 gal
70.6 L · about $70.48
Round trip
$140.96
37.3 gal · 141.2 L
Estimated CO2
165.7 kg one way
Round trip: 331.5 kg / 731 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $70.48 $140.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $79.30 $158.60
Premium $4.59 $85.62 $171.24
Diesel $3.99 $74.47 $148.94

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 Fort Hancock, TX. The current time in Montopolis is 15:50:20, although it is 14:50:20 in Fort Hancock.

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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.