How far is San Elizario, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from San Elizario, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 563.1 miles (906.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 517 miles (832 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
563.15 mi
08h 44m
Flight
516.96 mi
831.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
516.96 mi
Kilometers
831.97 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
563.15 mi
Kilometers
906.31 km
Drive Time
08h 44m

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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 08h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM CDT
Return by in San Elizario
Sun, Apr 19, 12:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Elizario
2026-04-18T18:37
Arrive Montopolis
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:45 PM to 5:15 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
6:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Elizario
8:00 PM MDT
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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From San Elizario
282.4 mi
04h 22m
To Montopolis
280.7 mi
04h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
San Elizario Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Saturday
Using Clint as the closest live forecast in the El Paso County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Elizario and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on San Elizario Rd.

    134 m · 24 sec · San Elizario Rd.

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Socorro Road

    121 m · 13 sec · Socorro Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Clint - San Elizario Road

    1369 ft · 27 sec · Clint - San Elizario Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South San Elizario Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South San Elizario Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clint-San Elizario Road

    1709 ft · 26 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

  7. 7

    Continue on FM 1110

    1.3 km · 1 min · FM 1110

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East

    847 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Boulevard East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    963 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    143.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 290

    39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    724 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  20. 20

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North

    1241 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  27. 27

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  31. 31

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Elizario 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
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gateway Boulevard East
434 mi · 77%
East US Highway 290
58.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 290
39 mi · 7%
West US Highway 290
13.6 mi · 2%
South US Highway 281
5.41 mi · 1%
West Main Street
4.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Gateway Boulevard East

Keep slight right

290 mi · 04h 32m

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 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
517 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 22m from San Elizario
Leave By
6:30 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Elizario 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 San Elizario to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 563.1 miles (906.3 km) and usually takes 08h 44m 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 282.4 miles from San Elizario and 280.7 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 517 miles (832 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 MDT. 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 $75.09 one way or $150.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between San Elizario and Montopolis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Elizario and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 516.96 mi (831.97 km).

San Elizario

#1 San Elizario

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population9,062
Coordinates31.5851100, -106.2727600
Altitude1110
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: Church Road (-106.272907, 31.585258)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 906 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.87 gal
75.22 L · about $75.09
Round trip
$150.18
39.74 gal · 150.44 L
Estimated CO2
176.6 kg one way
Round trip: 353.2 kg / 779 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $75.09 $150.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $84.49 $168.97
Premium $4.59 $91.22 $182.45
Diesel $3.99 $79.34 $158.68

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between San Elizario, TX and Montopolis, TX. The current time in San Elizario is 18:37:21, although it is 19:37:21 in Montopolis.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.