How far is Presidio, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Presidio, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 494.5 miles (795.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 402.9 miles (648.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
494.52 mi
08h 11m
Flight
402.9 mi
648.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
402.9 mi
Kilometers
648.41 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
494.52 mi
Kilometers
795.85 km
Drive Time
08h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in Presidio
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Presidio
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:12 PM to 3:42 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
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Presidio
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
Ozona
TX

Census designated place

From Presidio
247.2 mi
04h 05m
To Montopolis
247.4 mi
04h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Presidio Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
83°F
Wednesday
Using Marfa as the closest live forecast in the Presidio County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West O'Reilly Street

    25 m · 9 sec · West O'Reilly Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto North Erma Avenue

    3271 ft · 1 min · North Erma Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on US 67 Business

    1597 ft · 39 sec · US 67 Business

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US Highway 67

    54.3 mi · 59 min · US Highway 67

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 67

    4.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 67

  6. 6

    Continue on South Highland Street

    1993 ft · 51 sec · South Highland Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East San Antonio Street

    2109 ft · 57 sec · East San Antonio Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    24.9 mi · 27 min · US Highway 90 East

  9. 9

    Continue on West Holland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Holland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East US Highway 90

    7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto US Highway 67

    21.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 67

  12. 12

    Continue on South US Higway 67

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    677 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 10 West

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton

    228.3 mi · 3 hr 34 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 290

    39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    724 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  23. 23

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North

    1241 ft · 53 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  34. 34

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
114 mi · 23%
I 10 East
114 mi · 23%
US Highway 67
80 mi · 16%
East US Highway 290
58.1 mi · 12%
US Highway 290
39 mi · 8%
South US Higway 67
25.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton

228 mi · 03h 34m

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 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.6 mi
402.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozona
04h 05m from Presidio
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Presidio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 494.5 miles (795.9 km) and usually takes 08h 11m 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?

Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247.2 miles from Presidio and 247.4 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 402.9 miles (648.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.6 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 $65.94 one way or $131.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Presidio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montopolis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Presidio and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 402.9 mi (648.41 km).

Presidio

#1 Presidio

City in Texas, United States

Population3,770
Coordinates29.5607400, -104.3721500
Altitude787
CountryUnited States
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#2 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
Start: O Reilly Street (-104.37215, 29.560714)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 796 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.45 gal
66.06 L · about $65.94
Round trip
$131.89
34.9 gal · 132.12 L
Estimated CO2
155.1 kg one way
Round trip: 310.2 kg / 684 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $65.94 $131.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $74.20 $148.39
Premium $4.59 $80.11 $160.23
Diesel $3.99 $69.68 $139.36

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 Presidio and Montopolis. The current time is 21:51:40.

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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.