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

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Fort Stockton, TX is about 340.9 miles (548.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 311.9 miles (502 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
340.95 mi
05h 52m
Flight
311.91 mi
501.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
311.91 mi
Kilometers
501.97 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.95 mi
Kilometers
548.71 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Stockton
Fri, Apr 17, 1:13 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Fri, Apr 17, 7:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-17T07:21
Arrive Fort Stockton
Fri, Apr 17, 1:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Montopolis
170.3 mi
02h 56m
To Fort Stockton
170.7 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    215.9 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon

    2143 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East US Highway 290

    1.3 km · 57 sec · East US Highway 290

  21. 21

    Continue on East Dickinson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    75 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    17 m · 2 sec · West 10th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
216 mi · 63%
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi · 28%
183 Toll
13.6 mi · 4%
South US Highway 281
5.39 mi · 2%
East Main Street
4.56 mi · 1%
East Dickinson Boulevard
1.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

216 mi · 03h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
311.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
02h 56m from Montopolis
Leave By
5:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Sunny near Fort Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 340.9 miles (548.7 km) and usually takes 05h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.3 miles from Montopolis and 170.7 miles from Fort Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 311.9 miles (502 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.46 one way or $90.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Fort Stockton. Straight-line distance: 311.91 mi (501.97 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 Stockton

#2 Fort Stockton

City in Texas

Population8,373
Coordinates30.8940400, -102.8793200
Altitude906
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Fort Stockton (-102.87932, 30.89404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 549 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.03 gal
45.54 L · about $45.46
Round trip
$90.92
24.06 gal · 91.08 L
Estimated CO2
106.9 kg one way
Round trip: 213.8 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.46 $90.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.15 $102.30
Premium $4.59 $55.23 $110.46
Diesel $3.99 $48.04 $96.07

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Fort Stockton. The current time is 07:21:19.

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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.