Presidio, TX Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Presidio, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 584 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Presidio, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
657.2 mi
Houston, TX
Quickest Drive
8h 38m
Laredo, TX
Plan Around Presidio, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Presidio, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Presidio, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Presidio, TX
Driving from Presidio, TX
The typical drive from Presidio, TX covers about 584 miles and takes around 10h 11m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 657 miles (11h 14m), while the shortest is just 495 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Presidio, TX include Houston, TX (657.2 mi, 11h 14m), Dallas, TX (600.6 mi, 10h 38m), and Montopolis, TX (494.7 mi, 8h 42m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 584-mile trip from Presidio, TX, budget about $87 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Presidio, TX and 2 routes heading into Presidio, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 495 to 657 miles.
The longest mapped route from Presidio, TX covers 657 miles and takes approximately 11h 14m. Shorter options start at just 495 miles.
The average route from Presidio, TX runs about 584 miles with a drive time of roughly 10h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 584-mile trip from Presidio, TX costs roughly $87 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Presidio, TX include Houston, TX, Dallas, TX and Montopolis, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Presidio, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,226
Median Income
$16,762
Median Home Value
$59,300
Median Age
22.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Presidio, TX at a Glance
Founded
1684
Elevation
2,582 ft
Area
3 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q970777), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Presidio, TX
Presidio is a small town in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas.
1 Fort Leaton State Historic Site (Four miles out of town on farm road 170.). A 25-room compound constructed in 1848. (updated May 2015)
A lot more dining options can be found just across the border in Ojinaga. El Patio, 513 Oreilly St, ☏ +1 432 229-4409. Good Mexican food. Try their burritos.
1 Riata Inn, 99205 US-67, ☏ +1 432-229-2528. (updated May 2015)
connects the town with Marfa, 60 mi (97 km) to the north. FM 170 comes into town from the Big Bend National Park area. connects the Chihuahuan state capital with Ojinaga, Presidio's somewhat larger sister city on the other side of the Rio Grande. It serves as a "continuation" of US Hwy 67 into Mexico. 1 All Aboard America, Bus Stop at Big Bend Community Agency @ 102 W Center St (Erma Ave (Bus US 67) at Foothills Blvd), ☏ +1 800 628-1335. Buses between Presidio and Midland/Odessa via Marfa, Alpine, Ft Stockton, McCamey and Crane along US Hwy 67/385. Connections to Greyhound buses are in Odessa/Midland and Ft Stockton.Tickets for this route are booked through Greyhound.com Passengers must continue by taxi or ride share to continue to their final destination in town or to the Mexican border for onward connections south (by bus). (updated Aug 2021)
Travel tips adapted from Presidio on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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