How far is Presidio, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Presidio, TX to Dallas, TX is about 581.7 miles (936.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 499.4 miles (803.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
581.75 mi
09h 30m
Flight
499.41 mi
803.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
499.41 mi
Kilometers
803.73 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
581.75 mi
Kilometers
936.24 km
Drive Time
09h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM CDT
Return by in Presidio
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Presidio
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Presidio
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Presidio
300.1 mi
04h 45m
To Dallas
281.6 mi
04h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Presidio Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
83°F
Wednesday
Using Marfa as the closest live forecast in the Presidio County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Presidio and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West O'Reilly Street

    25 m · 9 sec · West O'Reilly Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto North Erma Avenue

    3271 ft · 1 min · North Erma Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on US 67 Business

    1597 ft · 39 sec · US 67 Business

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US Highway 67

    54.3 mi · 59 min · US Highway 67

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 67

    4.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 67

  6. 6

    Continue on South Highland Street

    1993 ft · 51 sec · South Highland Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East San Antonio Street

    2109 ft · 57 sec · East San Antonio Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    24.9 mi · 27 min · US Highway 90 East

  9. 9

    Continue on West Holland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Holland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East US Highway 90

    7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto US Highway 67

    21.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 67

  12. 12

    Continue on South US Higway 67

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    677 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 10 West

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton

    24.1 mi · 23 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo

    1.4 km · 2 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    50 mi · 57 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    42.1 mi · 44 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South State Highway 349

    10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349

  19. 19

    Continue on Rankin Highway

    2249 ft · 32 sec · Rankin Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Interstate 20

    105 m · 7 sec · East Interstate 20

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Abilene

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    284.5 mi · 4 hr 47 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    871 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

    620 ft · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    2740 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Presidio and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
285 mi · 49%
US Highway 67
80 mi · 14%
Main Street
42.1 mi · 7%
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
37.5 mi · 6%
Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 5%
US 67
25.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

284 mi · 04h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.3 mi
499.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
04h 45m from Presidio
Leave By
5:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Presidio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Presidio to Dallas?

The road trip is about 581.7 miles (936.2 km) and usually takes 09h 30m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 300.1 miles from Presidio and 281.6 miles from Dallas.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 499.4 miles (803.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.3 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 $77.58 one way or $155.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Presidio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Presidio and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 499.41 mi (803.73 km).

Presidio

#1 Presidio

City in Texas, United States

Population3,770
Coordinates29.5607400, -104.3721500
Altitude787
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: O Reilly Street (-104.37215, 29.560714)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 936 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.53 gal
77.71 L · about $77.58
Round trip
$155.17
41.06 gal · 155.42 L
Estimated CO2
182.5 kg one way
Round trip: 364.9 kg / 804 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $77.58 $155.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $87.29 $174.59
Premium $4.59 $94.25 $188.51
Diesel $3.99 $81.98 $163.95

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Presidio and Dallas. The current time is 21:55:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.