How far is Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 569.1 miles (915.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 518.5 miles (834.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
569.13 mi
08h 46m
Flight
518.51 mi
834.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
518.51 mi
Kilometers
834.46 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
569.13 mi
Kilometers
915.92 km
Drive Time
08h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Tue, May 26, 5:21 PM CDT
Return by in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
Wed, May 27, 1:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
2026-05-26T07:34
Arrive Montopolis
Tue, May 26, 4:21 PM MDT
Route Timing
08h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:47 PM to 5:17 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
6:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
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 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
283.3 mi
04h 23m
To Montopolis
285.8 mi
04h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Barzon Street

    539 ft · 29 sec · Barzon Street

  2. 2

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

    1552 ft · 44 sec · Zebu Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bovee Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bovee Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Alameda Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Alameda Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Burbridge Road

    2175 ft · 1 min · Burbridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Trent Road

    625 ft · 17 sec · Trent Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Estate Drive

    3157 ft · 1 min · Estate Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Loop Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Clint-San Elizario Road

    1709 ft · 26 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

  10. 10

    Continue on FM 1110

    1.3 km · 1 min · FM 1110

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East

    847 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Boulevard East

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    963 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    143.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  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 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gateway Boulevard East
434 mi · 76%
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 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
518.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 23m from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
Leave By
6:26 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 569.1 miles (915.9 km) and usually takes 08h 46m 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 283.3 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and 285.8 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 518.5 miles (834.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 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 $75.88 one way or $151.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia 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 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 518.51 mi (834.46 km).

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#1 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America

Population28,637
Coordinates31.6362200, -106.2905400
Altitude1115
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: Barzon Street (-106.290665, 31.636166)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 916 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.08 gal
76.02 L · about $75.88
Round trip
$151.76
40.16 gal · 152.04 L
Estimated CO2
178.5 kg one way
Round trip: 356.9 kg / 787 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $75.88 $151.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $85.38 $170.76
Premium $4.59 $92.19 $184.37
Diesel $3.99 $80.18 $160.36

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 · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX and Montopolis, TX. The current time in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia is 07:34:52, although it is 08:34:52 in Montopolis.

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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.