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Trip from Presidio, TX to Montopolis, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 42m

Distance

494.7 mi

796 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$75

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 35m ★
6 AM
8h 43m
8 AM
8h 58m
10 AM
8h 48m
12 PM
8h 46m
3 PM
8h 49m
5 PM
8h 57m
8 PM
8h 38m

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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Trip Overview

This nearly 500-mile journey from Presidio, Texas, to Montopolis, Texas, spans 494.7 miles and will take an estimated 8 hours and 42 minutes to complete. Given the distance and duration, it's best suited for a two-day trip, allowing for a more relaxed pace. The drive primarily utilizes the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor and US Highway 67, with a portion on East US Highway 290. You'll encounter a mixed drive profile, so be prepared for varied road conditions. With an estimated fuel cost of $75, this route offers a straightforward way to cover significant ground within the Great Plains region of Texas.

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

247.3 miles from Presidio, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor 228.3 mi 3h 34m
US Highway 67 80 mi 1h 27m
East US Highway 290 58.1 mi 1h 8m
US Highway 290 39 mi 42m
South US Higway 67 25.4 mi 28m
US Highway 90 East 24.9 mi 26m
US 290 11.3 mi 12m
East US Highway 90 7.6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor — 228.3 mi, about 3h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West O'Reilly Street

81 ft · 9 sec · West O'Reilly Street
2

Turn sharp right onto US 67 Bus

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Erma Avenue
3

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

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 67 Business
4

Turn right onto US 67; FM 170

54 mi · 59 min · US Highway 67
5

Keep slight left at fork onto US 67

4.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 67
6

Continue on US 67

0.4 mi · 51 sec · South Highland Street
7

Turn right onto US 67; US 90

0.4 mi · 56 sec · East San Antonio Street
8

Continue on US 67; US 90

25 mi · 26 min · US Highway 90 East
9

Continue on US 67; US 90

1.6 mi · 1 min · West Holland Avenue
10

Continue on US 67; US 90

7.6 mi · 8 min · East US Highway 90
11

Turn slight left onto US 67

22 mi · 24 min · US Highway 67
12

Continue on US 67

25 mi · 28 min · South US Higway 67
13

Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West
14

Take the ramp onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

228 mi · 3 hr 34 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton
15

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min
Exit 477 Toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
16

Continue on US 290

39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290
17

Continue on US 290; US 87

3.5 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
18

Continue on US 290

27 mi · 30 min · East US Highway 290
19

Continue on US 290

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
20

Take the exit onto US 290

0.1 mi · 18 sec · US 290
21

Merge onto US 281; US 290

5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
22

Turn slight left onto US 290

31 mi · 37 min · East US Highway 290
Toward US 290: Austin Use the left lane.
23

Continue on US 290

0.3 mi · 18 sec · West US Highway 290
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
25

Continue on West US Highway 290

2.0 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290
26

Continue on US 290; TX 71

11 mi · 12 min · US 290; TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 53 sec
Toward US 183 North Use the right lane.
28

Merge onto US 183

0.9 mi · 59 sec · US 183
29

Continue on 183 Toll

0.7 mi · 40 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 54 sec
Toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard Use the right lane.
31

Keep slight right at fork onto Loop 111

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Airport Boulevard
32

Continue on Loop 111

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Airport Boulevard
33

Continue on US 183

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
34

Take the ramp

486 ft · 11 sec
Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
35

Arrive at destination

Toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 8-hour, 42-minute drive, plan for an overnight stop. Starting early in the morning from Presidio will give you ample daylight for your first leg. With only two recommended stops, be sure to plan for fuel and rest. The longest stretch on the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor is over 200 miles, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment. The $75 fuel cost estimate is a good baseline, but always check current prices.

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 247.3 miles from Presidio, TX, or about 4h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 228.3 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 109 miles or 2h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 247.3 miles or 4h 17m 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 247.3 miles or 4h 17m

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 7h 29m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Presidio, 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 Presidio, TX

Aim for roughly 247 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Montopolis, TX

Aim for roughly 247 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 109 miles from Presidio, 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 La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor for about 228.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

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

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Junction, TX

247 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 Junction, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Junction, TX

247 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Junction, TX after about 247 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Alpine, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 109 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ozona, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 247.3 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 La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 228.3 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 247 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 424

Stonewall, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

+18306442252

Visit website

Schreiner Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 353.3

Junction, Texas

+13254463880

Visit website

Austin Bat Tours

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 494.7

Austin, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

Visit website

South Llano River State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 353.3

Junction, Texas

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+13254463994

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 493.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 67 Bus / North Erma Avenue

Turn sharp right onto US 67 Bus / North Erma Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 67 Bus; FM 170 / US 67 Business

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

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
369.6 mi into trip | ~6h 12m in

Take the exit toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 477 Toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
6
491.4 mi into trip | ~8h 37m in

Take the exit toward US 183 North

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

Use the right lane. Toward US 183 North
7
493.2 mi into trip | ~8h 39m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Stree...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$74.75 one way

$149.50 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 173 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $81.82 $163.64
premium $4.54 $88.33 $176.65
diesel $5.61 $109.22 $218.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$75

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$205–$315

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 173.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 148.4 1 $51.94 $23.75
Efficient EV 123.7 1 $43.29 $19.79
EV Truck/SUV 197.9 2 $69.26 $31.66

Gas CO2

173 kg

EV CO2

58 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Presidio, TX

Late night in Presidio on Sunday

Local time

1:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

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Unavailable

Destination

Montopolis, TX

Late night in Montopolis on Sunday

Local time

1:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

8h 42m 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 offers a mixed driving experience, with 47% of it on highways. You'll navigate stretches of the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 228.3 miles, which likely offers a more open-road feel. US Highway 67 and East US Highway 290 will then guide you towards your destination. Expect the road's character to shift as you transition between these main arteries, moving from potentially more isolated corridors to busier highway sections as you approach urban areas.

47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 228.3 mi on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 67 Bus / North Erma Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 494.7 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: near the start (US 67 Bus / North Erma Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.6 miles (US 67 Bus; FM 170 / US 67 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 369.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

About the Cities

Starting 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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 228.3 miles on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor. 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 247 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 Montopolis, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 67 Bus / North Erma Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.6 miles (US 67 Bus; FM 170 / US 67 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 369.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.7 hours each way, a round trip means 17.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Montopolis, 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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