How far is Socorro, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from Socorro, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 567.8 miles (913.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 519.5 miles (836 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 31m 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
567.8 mi
08h 45m
Flight
519.44 mi
835.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
519.44 mi
Kilometers
835.96 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
567.8 mi
Kilometers
913.78 km
Drive Time
08h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Tue, May 26, 5:04 PM CDT
Return by in Socorro
Wed, May 27, 12:50 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Socorro
2026-05-26T07:18
Arrive Montopolis
Tue, May 26, 4:04 PM MDT
Route Timing
08h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:46 PM to 5:16 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
6:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Socorro
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
283.8 mi
04h 22m
To Montopolis
284 mi
04h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°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 and Montopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Socorro Road

    76 m · 6 sec · Socorro Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Buford Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Buford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Horizon Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Horizon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East

    3087 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    772 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    148.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 290

    39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    724 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  17. 17

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North

    1241 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  24. 24

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Socorro 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
29 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
439 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

I 10 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 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
519.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 22m from Socorro
Leave By
6:28 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Socorro 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 to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 567.8 miles (913.8 km) and usually takes 08h 45m 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 283.8 miles from Socorro and 284 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 519.5 miles (836 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 $75.69 one way or $151.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Socorro 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 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 and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 519.44 mi (835.96 km).

Socorro

#1 Socorro

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

Population35,883
Coordinates31.6545600, -106.3033100
Altitude1116
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: Socorro Road (-106.303526, 31.654563)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 914 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.03 gal
75.84 L · about $75.69
Round trip
$151.39
40.06 gal · 151.68 L
Estimated CO2
178 kg one way
Round trip: 356 kg / 785 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $75.69 $151.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $85.17 $170.34
Premium $4.59 $91.96 $183.92
Diesel $3.99 $79.98 $159.96

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, TX and Montopolis, TX. The current time in Socorro is 07:18:23, although it is 08:18:23 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.