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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
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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.
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Start on San Elizario Rd.
134 m · 24 sec · San Elizario Rd.
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Socorro Road
121 m · 13 sec · Socorro Road
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Turn right onto Clint - San Elizario Road
1369 ft · 27 sec · Clint - San Elizario Road
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Continue on South San Elizario Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · South San Elizario Road
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Turn right onto North Loop Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Turn left onto Clint-San Elizario Road
1709 ft · 26 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road
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Continue on FM 1110
1.3 km · 1 min · FM 1110
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East
847 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Boulevard East
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Take the ramp straight
963 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
143.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Keep slight right
290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 290
39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
724 ft · 19 sec
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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 slight left onto East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight left
892 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 290
2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North
1241 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard
1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Airport Boulevard
2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
148 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Elizario and Montopolis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
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 San Elizario and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 516.96 mi (831.97 km).
#1 San Elizario
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,062 |
| Coordinates | 31.5851100, -106.2727600 |
| Altitude | 1110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 906 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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