How far is West Odessa, TX from Montopolis, TX?

The driving distance from West Odessa, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 353.3 miles (568.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 305.3 miles (491.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m 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
353.34 mi
06h 05m
Flight
305.29 mi
491.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
305.29 mi
Kilometers
491.31 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
353.34 mi
Kilometers
568.65 km
Drive Time
06h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, May 30, 1:47 PM CDT
Return by in West Odessa
Sat, May 30, 7:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Odessa
2026-05-30T07:42
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, May 30, 1:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 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
11:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Odessa
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
Live Oak
TX

City in Texas

From West Odessa
177.6 mi
03h 02m
To Montopolis
175.7 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Odessa and Montopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    24 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West University Boulevard

    11.3 mi · 18 min · West University Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Loop 338

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Loop 338

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    112 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Midland

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Interstate 20

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Garden City Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden City Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East State Highway 158

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East State Highway 158

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  14. 14

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    104.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 71

    47.2 mi · 51 min · State Highway 71

  19. 19

    Turn left

    55.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North US Highway 183

    1327 ft · 21 sec · North US Highway 183

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road

    13.3 mi · 13 min · 183A Toll Road

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Montopolis Drive, Patton Avenue

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Odessa 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 South
119 mi · 34%
East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 17%
State Highway 71
47.2 mi · 13%
183A Toll Road
28.1 mi · 8%
I 20 East
16.4 mi · 5%
West University Boulevard
11.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87 South

Continue straight

104 mi · 01h 55m

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
06h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
305.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
03h 02m from West Odessa
Leave By
11:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Odessa and Partly Sunny near Montopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Odessa to Montopolis?

The road trip is about 353.3 miles (568.6 km) and usually takes 06h 05m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.6 miles from West Odessa and 175.7 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 305.3 miles (491.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 $47.12 one way or $94.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Odessa and Partly Sunny near Montopolis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Odessa and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 305.29 mi (491.31 km).

West Odessa

#1 West Odessa

Census designated place

Population22,707
Coordinates31.8423500, -102.4987600
Altitude903
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: (-102.499127, 31.841808)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 569 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.47 gal
47.2 L · about $47.12
Round trip
$94.25
24.94 gal · 94.4 L
Estimated CO2
110.8 kg one way
Round trip: 221.6 kg / 489 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.12 $94.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.02 $106.04
Premium $4.59 $57.25 $114.50
Diesel $3.99 $49.79 $99.59

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Odessa and Montopolis. The current time is 07:42:22.

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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.