How far is Montopolis, TX from Tornillo, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Tornillo, TX is about 547.6 miles (881.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 504.9 miles (812.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 09h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Tornillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Tornillo.
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Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
67 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
1084 ft · 14 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
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Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd
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Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes
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Continue on West US Highway 290
115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
421.9 mi · 6 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Tornillo
1171 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto O T Smith Road
1.6 km · 1 min · O T Smith Road
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Continue on O T Smith Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · O T Smith Road
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Turn left onto Alameda Avenue
24 m · 1 sec · Alameda Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alameda Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Tornillo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
422 mi · 06h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Tornillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Tornillo?
The road trip is about 547.6 miles (881.3 km) and usually takes 09h 08m 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 273.5 miles from Montopolis and 274.1 miles from Tornillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 504.9 miles (812.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 $73.01 one way or $146.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Montopolis and Tornillo, 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 Partly Sunny near Tornillo.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Tornillo. Straight-line distance: 504.91 mi (812.57 km).
#1 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tornillo
Census designated place
| Population | 1,568 |
| Coordinates | 31.4454000, -106.0883100 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tornillo (-106.08831, 31.4454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 881 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $73.01 | $146.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $82.15 | $164.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $88.70 | $177.40 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $77.14 | $154.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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