How far is Montopolis, TX from Presidio, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Presidio, TX is about 493.2 miles (793.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 402.9 miles (648.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 19m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Presidio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Presidio.
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Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
67 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
1084 ft · 14 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
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Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd
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Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes
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Continue on West US Highway 290
115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
228.8 mi · 3 hr 35 min
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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 Montopolis 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Sunny near Presidio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Presidio?
The road trip is about 493.2 miles (793.7 km) and usually takes 08h 39m 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 246.4 miles from Montopolis and 246.7 miles from Presidio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 402.9 miles (648.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.3 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 $65.75 one way or $131.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Sunny near Presidio.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Presidio. Straight-line distance: 402.9 mi (648.41 km).
#1 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 794 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 09m |
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 | $65.75 | $131.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.98 | $147.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $79.88 | $159.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $69.48 | $138.96 |
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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