How far is Austin, TX from Presidio, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Presidio, TX is about 489.1 miles (787.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 399.9 miles (643.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Presidio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Presidio.
-
1
Start on East 5th Street
127 m · 16 sec · East 5th Street
-
2
Turn left onto Brazos Street
109 m · 23 sec · Brazos Street
-
3
Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · East 6th Street
-
4
Turn left onto Atlanta Street
71 m · 7 sec · Atlanta Street
-
5
Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 South
1065 ft · 26 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano
1 km · 1 min
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West
97 m · 8 sec
-
9
Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
-
10
Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
-
11
Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd
-
12
Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes
-
13
Continue on West US Highway 290
115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290
-
14
Continue on West US Highway 290
30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290
-
15
Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
-
16
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
-
17
Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
-
18
Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
-
19
Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
-
20
Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
-
21
Merge slight left
228.8 mi · 3 hr 35 min
-
22
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
-
23
Continue on Interstate 10 West
613 ft · 18 sec · Interstate 10 West
-
24
Turn left onto South US Higway 67
25.7 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67
-
25
Continue on South US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 67
-
26
Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90
-
27
Continue on East Avenue E
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Avenue E
-
28
Continue on West US Highway 90
24.9 mi · 27 min · West US Highway 90
-
29
Continue on East San Antonio Street
2109 ft · 59 sec · East San Antonio Street
-
30
Turn left onto South Highland Street
2031 ft · 54 sec · South Highland Street
-
31
Continue on US Highway 67
58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US Highway 67
-
32
Turn left onto US 67 Business
1700 ft · 41 sec · US 67 Business
-
33
Continue on North Erma Avenue
2927 ft · 58 sec · North Erma Avenue
-
34
Keep slight right to continue on North Erma Avenue
105 m · 14 sec · North Erma Avenue
-
35
Turn sharp left onto West O'Reilly Street
25 m · 2 sec · West O'Reilly Street
-
36
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West O'Reilly Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Presidio.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
229 mi · 03h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Austin and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Presidio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Presidio?
The road trip is about 489.1 miles (787.2 km) and usually takes 08h 38m 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?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 244.4 miles from Austin and 244.7 miles from Presidio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 399.9 miles (643.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.2 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 $65.23 one way or $130.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Presidio.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Presidio. Straight-line distance: 399.93 mi (643.63 km).
#1 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 787 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $65.23 | $130.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.39 | $146.78 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $79.24 | $158.48 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $68.92 | $137.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Texas · Jun 01, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.