How far is Montopolis, TX from Marfa, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Marfa, TX is about 433.5 miles (697.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 377.7 miles (607.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 07m 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
433.49 mi
07h 33m
Flight
377.73 mi
607.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
377.73 mi
Kilometers
607.9 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
433.49 mi
Kilometers
697.64 km
Drive Time
07h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marfa
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T00:10
Arrive Marfa
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:34 PM to 3:04 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
8:52 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
216.5 mi
03h 46m
To Marfa
217 mi
03h 46m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    228.8 mi · 3 hr 35 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross State University

    1105 ft · 27 sec · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  20. 20

    Continue on Interstate 10 West

    613 ft · 18 sec · Interstate 10 West

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South US Higway 67

    25.7 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67

  22. 22

    Continue on South US Highway 67

    21.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 67

  23. 23

    Continue on East US Highway 90

    7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90

  24. 24

    Continue on East Avenue E

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Avenue E

  25. 25

    Continue on West US Highway 90

    24.9 mi · 27 min · West US Highway 90

  26. 26

    Continue on East San Antonio Street

    2109 ft · 1 min · East San Antonio Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Highland Street

    56 m · 10 sec · South Highland Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    58 m · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
229 mi · 53%
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi · 22%
South US Higway 67
25.7 mi · 6%
West US Highway 90
24.9 mi · 6%
South US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 5%
183 Toll
13.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

229 mi · 03h 35m

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 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
377.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
03h 46m from Montopolis
Leave By
8:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Sunny near Marfa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 433.5 miles (697.6 km) and usually takes 07h 33m 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 216.5 miles from Montopolis and 217 miles from Marfa.

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

The direct path is about 377.7 miles (607.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 $57.82 one way or $115.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Marfa. Straight-line distance: 377.73 mi (607.9 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
Marfa

#2 Marfa

Small town in western Texas

Population1,591
Coordinates30.3097300, -104.0213400
Altitude1428
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Marfa (-104.02134, 30.30973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 698 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.3 gal
57.9 L · about $57.82
Round trip
$115.64
30.6 gal · 115.8 L
Estimated CO2
136 kg one way
Round trip: 271.9 kg / 599 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.82 $115.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.06 $130.11
Premium $4.59 $70.24 $140.48
Diesel $3.99 $61.09 $122.19

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 Montopolis and Marfa. The current time is 00:10:33.

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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.