How far is Montopolis, TX from McCamey, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to McCamey, TX is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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
316.47 mi
05h 41m
Flight
276.32 mi
444.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.32 mi
Kilometers
444.7 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.47 mi
Kilometers
509.31 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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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 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McCamey
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 PM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T09:50
Arrive McCamey
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
5:36 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

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
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Montopolis
158.1 mi
02h 50m
To McCamey
158.4 mi
02h 50m

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
94°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    169.9 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190, FM 305: Iraan, McCamey

    1195 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I 10 Service Road

    656 ft · 19 sec · I 10 Service Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 305

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305

  23. 23

    Continue on South Burleson Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Burleson Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Burleson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
170 mi · 54%
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi · 31%
Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 6%
183 Toll
13.6 mi · 4%
South US Highway 281
5.39 mi · 2%
East Main Street
4.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

170 mi · 02h 39m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
276.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
02h 50m from Montopolis
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near McCamey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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 158.1 miles from Montopolis and 158.4 miles from McCamey.

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

The direct path is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.21 one way or $84.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and McCamey. Straight-line distance: 276.32 mi (444.7 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
McCamey

#2 McCamey

City in Upton County, Texas, United States

Population2,036
Coordinates31.1359800, -102.2243000
Altitude752
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: McCamey (-102.2243, 31.13598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.27 L · about $42.21
Round trip
$84.42
22.34 gal · 84.54 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.21 $84.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.49 $94.99
Premium $4.59 $51.28 $102.56
Diesel $3.99 $44.60 $89.20

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 McCamey. The current time is 09:50:07.

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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.