Trip from Presidio, TX to Dallas, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

10h 38m

Distance

600.6 mi

967 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$91

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

10h 29m ★

6 AM

10h 38m

8 AM

10h 57m

10 AM

10h 45m

12 PM

10h 43m

3 PM

10h 46m

5 PM

10h 56m

8 PM

10h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Presidio County, Texas, United States

Presidio, TX

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Dallas, TX

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Trip Overview

This 600.6-mile journey from Presidio, Texas, to Dallas, Texas, is a long-distance drive best split over two days. Expect to spend around 10 hours and 38 minutes behind the wheel, with a projected fuel cost of $91. The route primarily utilizes I-20 and US Highway 67, making it a predominantly highway experience. Since both your origin and destination are in the Great Plains region, you'll encounter consistent, open landscapes throughout your trip. With three recommended stops, this drive offers a solid, manageable route across the state.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

300.3 miles from Presidio, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	284.5 mi	4h 47m
US Highway 67	80 mi	1h 27m
US 67	50 mi	56m
Main Street	42.1 mi	43m
Tom Landry Freeway	30 mi	35m
South US Higway 67	25.4 mi	28m
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor	25 mi	24m
US Highway 90 East	24.9 mi	26m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 284.5 mi, about 4h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Presidio, TX and Dallas, TX.

Start on West O'Reilly Street

81 ft · 9 sec · West O'Reilly Street

Turn sharp right onto US 67 Bus

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Erma Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto US 67 Bus; FM 170

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 67 Business

Turn right onto US 67; FM 170

54 mi · 59 min · US Highway 67

Keep slight left at fork onto US 67

4.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 67

Continue on US 67

0.4 mi · 51 sec · South Highland Street

Turn right onto US 67; US 90

0.4 mi · 56 sec · East San Antonio Street

Continue on US 67; US 90

25 mi · 26 min · US Highway 90 East

Continue on US 67; US 90

1.6 mi · 1 min · West Holland Avenue

Continue on US 67; US 90

7.6 mi · 8 min · East US Highway 90

Turn slight left onto US 67

22 mi · 24 min · US Highway 67

Continue on US 67

25 mi · 28 min · South US Higway 67

Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West

Take the ramp onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

24 mi · 22 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

Toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton

Take the exit onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

0.9 mi · 1 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

Exit 273 Toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo

Continue on US 67; US 385

50 mi · 56 min · US 67; US 385

Turn left onto TX 349

42 mi · 43 min · Main Street

Continue on TX 349

10 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349

Continue on TX 349

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Rankin Highway

Turn right onto East Interstate 20

344 ft · 6 sec · East Interstate 20

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 20 East: Abilene

Merge onto I 20; TX 158

284 mi · 4 hr 47 min · I 20; TX 158

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 30

30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Exit 45A Toward I 35E North: Denton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 35E North: Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35E

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 429A Toward Continental Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto Continental Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

433 ft · 10 sec · North Lamar Street

Arrive at destination

North Lamar Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 10-hour and 38-minute drive, plan for an overnight stop to break up the 600.6 miles. Leaving early in the morning will allow you to cover a significant portion before midday. Pace your three recommended stops strategically, ensuring you refuel and rest every couple of hours, especially given the longest stretch of 284.5 miles on I-20. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can sometimes be spread out across these long Texas highways. Consider departing on a weekday to potentially encounter less traffic on the main roads.

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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 300.3 miles from Presidio, TX, or about 5h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 284.5 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 132 miles or 2h 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 300.3 miles or 5h 26m 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 300.3 miles or 5h 26m

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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Presidio, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Presidio, TX

Aim for roughly 300 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Dallas, TX

Aim for roughly 300 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 132 miles from Presidio, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 284.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Midland, TX

198 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.

Popular next leg

Midland, TX to Dallas, TX

330.6 mi · 5h 44m

city in and county seat of Nolan County, Texas, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Sweetwater, TX

396 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 Sweetwater, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Sweetwater, TX

300 mi · about 5.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 300 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Alpine, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 132 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Spring, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 300.3 miles from Presidio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 284.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 300 miles or 5.3 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.

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

White Settlement Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

White Settlement, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18172469719

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 553.7 and 600 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

553.7 mi into trip | ~9h 42m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

599 mi into trip | ~10h 35m in

Take the exit toward I 35E North: Denton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 45A Toward I 35E North: Denton

599.1 mi into trip | ~10h 35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

599.3 mi into trip | ~10h 35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E North: Denton

600 mi into trip | ~10h 37m in

Take the exit toward Continental Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 429A Toward Continental Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$90.75 one way

$181.50 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 210 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$99.34	$198.67
premium	$4.54	$107.23	$214.47
diesel	$5.61	$132.60	$265.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$91

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$221–$331

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 210.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $63 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	180.2	2	$63.06	$28.83
Efficient EV	150.2	1	$52.55	$24.02
EV Truck/SUV	240.2	3	$84.08	$38.44

Gas CO2

210 kg

EV CO2

70 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Presidio, TX

Late night in Presidio on Tuesday

Local time

5:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Dallas, TX

Late night in Dallas on Tuesday

Local time

5:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Sweetwater, TX

396 mi in

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.

Road read

10h 38m 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?

The drive is largely characterized by an 84% highway share, meaning you'll experience long stretches of efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 284.5 miles on I-20, so be prepared for extended periods of steady driving. While primarily interstate, the inclusion of US Highway 67 offers some variation from the high-speed confines of I-20. This route generally presents a straightforward driving experience, focusing on covering distance effectively across the Texas landscape.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 284.5 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US Highway 67. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 553.7 miles in near I 30 / West Freeway.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 600.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 553.7 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 599 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 599.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Presidio, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward San Angelo along the way.

San Angelo

165.4 mi in | ~3h | via La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

About the Cities

Starting in Presidio, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1684

Presidio is a small town in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas.

Arriving in Dallas, TX

Full guide →

“Big D” · Founded 1841

Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.

Top landmarks

• Dallas Museum of Art — art museum in Dallas, Texas
• Texas School Book Depository — building in Dallas, Texas, United States
• George W. Bush Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President George W. Bush, located in Da...

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 284.5 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 300 miles on day one.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Dallas, 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 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 10.6 hours each way, a round trip means 21.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dallas, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Presidio, TX to Dallas, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

City Park

White Settlement Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Presidio, TX

Dallas, TX

Same local time

10h 38m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Presidio, TX

Arriving in Dallas, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

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Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

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