How far is Arlington, TX from Presidio, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Presidio, TX is about 584 miles (939.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 482.1 miles (775.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Presidio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Presidio.
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Start on West Abram Street
2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 30 West
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
284.4 mi · 4 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin
929 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
106 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn left onto Rankin Highway
2794 ft · 45 sec · Rankin Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349
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Continue on TX 349
42.1 mi · 44 min · TX 349
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Turn right onto Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
17.7 mi · 20 min · Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
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Continue on East 3rd Street
57 mi · 1 hr · East 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross State University
1105 ft · 27 sec · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue on Interstate 10 West
613 ft · 18 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto South US Higway 67
25.7 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67
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Continue on South US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 67
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Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on East Avenue E
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Avenue E
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Continue on West US Highway 90
24.9 mi · 27 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on East San Antonio Street
2109 ft · 59 sec · East San Antonio Street
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Turn left onto South Highland Street
2031 ft · 54 sec · South Highland Street
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Continue on US Highway 67
58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US Highway 67
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Turn left onto US 67 Business
1700 ft · 41 sec · US 67 Business
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Continue on North Erma Avenue
2927 ft · 58 sec · North Erma Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North Erma Avenue
105 m · 14 sec · North Erma Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto West O'Reilly Street
25 m · 2 sec · West O'Reilly Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West O'Reilly Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Presidio.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
284 mi · 04h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Sunny near Presidio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Presidio?
The road trip is about 584 miles (939.8 km) and usually takes 10h 21m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 291.9 miles from Arlington and 292.1 miles from Presidio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 482.1 miles (775.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.9 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 $77.89 one way or $155.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 183.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Sunny near Presidio.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Presidio. Straight-line distance: 482.15 mi (775.94 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Presidio
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,770 |
| Coordinates | 29.5607400, -104.3721500 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
End: Presidio (-104.37215, 29.56074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 940 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $77.89 | $155.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $87.63 | $175.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $94.62 | $189.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $82.30 | $164.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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