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Trip from Arlington, TX to Presidio, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 21m
Distance
584 mi
940 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$80
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 13m
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6 AM
10h 22m
8 AM
10h 41m
10 AM
10h 28m
12 PM
10h 27m
3 PM
10h 29m
5 PM
10h 40m
8 PM
10h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, TX
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Presidio, TX
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Trip Overview
Arlington, TX to Presidio, TX is 584 miles and takes about 10h 21m via I 20 and US Highway 67, with a fuel budget near $80 and likely requiring an overnight stop. This long-haul drive crosses the Great Plains twice, starting in one part of Texas and ending in another. Given the nearly 10.5-hour drive time, it's best to plan for at least two days on the road. You'll be covering a significant distance across varied terrain, so consider breaking it up to make the most of your time.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
292 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 284.4 mi | 4h 47m |
| US Highway 67 | 58.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| East 3rd Street | 57 mi | 1h |
| TX 349 | 42.1 mi | 43m |
| South US Higway 67 | 25.7 mi | 29m |
| West US Highway 90 | 24.9 mi | 26m |
| South US Highway 67 | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway | 17.7 mi | 20m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 284.4 mi, about 4h 47m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,369 veh/hr typical · worst 1,769
Quietest
2 AM
~188 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Presidio, TX.
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Start on West Abram Street
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1 min
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West Abram Street
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Turn right onto FM 157
1.7 mi
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3 min
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South Cooper Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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West Lamar Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
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37 sec
Toward I 30 West
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 30
12 mi
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15 min
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Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 30; US 377
15 mi
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17 min
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West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 20
284 mi
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4 hr 47 min
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I 20
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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34 sec
Toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
349 ft
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9 sec
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East Interstate 20
10
Turn left onto TX 349 Bus
0.5 mi
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44 sec
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Rankin Highway
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Continue on TX 349
10 mi
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10 min
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South State Highway 349
12
Continue on TX 349
42 mi
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43 min
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TX 349
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto US 67; TX 349
18 mi
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20 min
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Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
14
Continue on US 67
57 mi
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1 hr
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East 3rd Street
15
Take the exit onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Exit 246
Toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross State University
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Continue on US 67
0.1 mi
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18 sec
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Interstate 10 West
17
Turn left onto US 67
26 mi
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29 min
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South US Higway 67
18
Continue on US 67
22 mi
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24 min
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South US Highway 67
19
Continue on US 67; US 90
7.6 mi
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8 min
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East US Highway 90
20
Continue on US 67; US 90
1.6 mi
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1 min
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East Avenue E
21
Continue on US 67; US 90
25 mi
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26 min
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West US Highway 90
22
Continue on US 67; US 90
0.4 mi
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58 sec
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East San Antonio Street
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Turn left onto US 67
0.4 mi
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54 sec
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South Highland Street
24
Continue on US 67
58 mi
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1 hr 3 min
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US Highway 67
25
Turn left onto US 67 Bus; FM 170
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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US 67 Business
26
Continue on US 67 Bus; FM 170
0.6 mi
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58 sec
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North Erma Avenue
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67 Bus
345 ft
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14 sec
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North Erma Avenue
28
Turn sharp left onto West O'Reilly Street
81 ft
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2 sec
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West O'Reilly Street
29
Arrive at destination
West O'Reilly Street
Trip Plan
For this 584-mile drive, it's highly recommended to split the trip over two days to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight driving. Plan for approximately two stops, which should be sufficient for fuel and a meal. The longest stretch without services is 284.4 miles on I 20, so ensure your fuel tank is adequately filled before embarking on this segment. Consider spending your overnight in a town along US Highway 67 to break up the drive evenly.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 292 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 5h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 284.4 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 128 miles or 2h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 292 miles or 5h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 292 miles or 5h 4m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Presidio, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Arlington, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, TX
Aim for roughly 292 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Presidio, TX
Aim for roughly 292 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 128 miles from Arlington, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 284.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
193 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
385 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Midland, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
292 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 292 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 128 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 292 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 284.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 292 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
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I-20 Westbound Picnic Area
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Service Plaza
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Pilot Travel Center
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Howard County Eastbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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QuikTrip
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Road Ranger
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Flying J Travel Center
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TA
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QuikTrip
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Petro Stopping Centers
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Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area
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Flying J Travel Center
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Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Paramount Theatre
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Abilene, Texas
+13256769620
Visit websiteAdamson-Spalding Storybook Garden
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Visit website12th Armored Division Memorial
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13256776515
Visit websiteThe Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Early stretch
3.4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Hours: 1–5 pm
+13256735050
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 583.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Turn right onto FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
2.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
Turn left toward I 30 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 30 West
5
2.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway
Merge onto I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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442.2 mi into trip
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~7h 43m in
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La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Take the exit onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross State University
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 246
Toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross S...
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583.9 mi into trip
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~10h 21m in
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West O'Reilly Street
Turn sharp left onto West O'Reilly Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$79.99 one way
$159.98 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
204 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $89.35 | $178.69 |
| premium | $4.23 | $97.14 | $194.28 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $110.27 | $220.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 204.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 175.2 | 2 | $61.32 | $28.03 |
| Efficient EV | 146 | 1 | $51.10 | $23.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 233.6 | 2 | $81.76 | $37.38 |
Gas CO2
204 kg
EV CO2
68 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Arlington, TX
Morning in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 15 at 2:46AM CDT until July 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 15 at 2:33AM CDT until July 16 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Presidio, TX
Morning in Presidio on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 5 to 10 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 15 at 2:46AM CDT until July 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 15 at 2:33AM CDT until July 16 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10h 21m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route involves 82% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch covering 284.4 miles on I 20. You'll transition from Interstate cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination, with the final leg likely on East 3rd Street. Expect to spend the majority of your time on high-speed roads before transitioning to more local routes. The extensive highway mileage means fewer turns but a consistent pace for much of the trip.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 284.4 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US Highway 67. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near FM 157 / South Cooper Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 584 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,870 ft
604 ft
Total Climb
4,652 ft
Total Descent
2,675 ft
Highest Point
4,870 ft
~542.2 mi in
Elevation Range
4,266 ft
Notable High Points
4,870 ft at ~542.2 miles
+247 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arlington, TX and Presidio, TX, road signs point toward Sh 349 Business, Sh 349: Lamesa, Rankin, Fm 1776: Alpine and Sul Ross State University.
Sh 349 Business
314.5 mi in
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~5h 26m
Sh 349: Lamesa
314.5 mi in
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~5h 26m
Rankin
314.5 mi in
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~5h 26m
Fm 1776: Alpine
442.2 mi in
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~7h 43m
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via La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Sul Ross State University
442.2 mi in
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~7h 43m
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via La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
About the Cities
Starting in Arlington, TX
Full guide →Founded 1876
Arlington is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex metropolitan area, in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of almost 400,000 (2019), it is Texas' seventh largest, and the third largest in the Metroplex. Arlington is south of the sprawling DFW International Airport.
Top landmarks
- • Six Flags Over Texas — amusement park
- • Mini Mine Train — Steel roller coaster
- • Arlington Museum of Art — art museum in Texas, United States
Arriving in Presidio, TX
Full guide →Founded 1684
Presidio is a small town in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 284.4 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 292 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 38 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Presidio, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 38 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.4 hours each way, a round trip means 20.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Presidio, TX before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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