The drive from Houston, TX to Presidio, TX covers 655.7 miles and takes about 11h 14m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, Katy Freeway, US Highway 67 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 309.4 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $99.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
327.8 miles from Houston, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 38m into the drive
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Drive Character
At 655.7 miles and 11h 14m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and Katy Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 309.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Katy Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 177.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 655.7 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: at 177.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 205.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 207.7 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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177.4 mi into trip|~3h 5m in
Take the exit toward TX 1518: Schertz
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 591
Toward TX 1518: Schertz
6
205.7 mi into trip|~3h 41m in
Take the exit toward Frontage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Frontage Road
6
207.7 mi into trip|~3h 44m in|I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
514 mi into trip|~8h 36m in|La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Take the exit onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross State University
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 246
Toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross S...
6
655.7 mi into trip|~11h 14m in|West O'Reilly Street
Turn sharp left onto West O'Reilly Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Houston, TX and Presidio, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604 North, Fm 1776: Alpine and Sul Ross State University.
Loop 1604 North
185.3 mi in|~3h 19m
Fm 1776: Alpine
514 mi in|~8h 36m|via La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Sul Ross State University
514 mi in|~8h 36m|via La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
309.4 mi
4h 54m
Katy Freeway
174.9 mi
3h 1m
US Highway 67
58.4 mi
1h 3m
South US Higway 67
25.7 mi
29m
West US Highway 90
24.9 mi
26m
South US Highway 67
21.6 mi
24m
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi
22m
East US Highway 90
7.6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 309.4 mi, about 4h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Presidio, TX.
1
Start on Louisiana Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·Louisiana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
3
Merge onto I 10; US 90
175 mi·3 hr 1 min·Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
1.9 mi·1 min·I 10; US 90; TX 130
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 591Toward TX 1518: SchertzUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.1 mi·21 sec·Interstate 10 East
7
Turn right onto FM 1518
5.4 mi·9 min·Farm-to-Market Road 1518
8
At end of road, turn left onto FM 78
2.0 mi·3 min·Gordon A Blake Highway
9
Turn left
0.2 mi·21 sec
10
Take the ramp
265 ft·6 sec
Toward Loop 1604 North
11
Merge onto Loop 1604
20 mi·22 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Frontage RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Loop 1604 West
14
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi·24 sec·Interstate 10 West
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
16
Merge onto I 10; US 87
1.1 mi·1 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
306 mi·4 hr 51 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Take the exit onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
0.2 mi·27 sec·La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Exit 246Toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross State University
19
Continue on US 67
0.1 mi·18 sec·Interstate 10 West
20
Turn left onto US 67
26 mi·29 min·South US Higway 67
21
Continue on US 67
22 mi·24 min·South US Highway 67
22
Continue on US 67; US 90
7.6 mi·8 min·East US Highway 90
23
Continue on US 67; US 90
1.6 mi·1 min·East Avenue E
24
Continue on US 67; US 90
25 mi·26 min·West US Highway 90
25
Continue on US 67; US 90
0.4 mi·58 sec·East San Antonio Street
26
Turn left onto US 67
0.4 mi·54 sec·South Highland Street
27
Continue on US 67
58 mi·1 hr 3 min·US Highway 67
28
Turn left onto US 67 Bus; FM 170
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 67 Business
29
Continue on US 67 Bus; FM 170
0.6 mi·58 sec·North Erma Avenue
30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67 Bus
345 ft·14 sec·North Erma Avenue
31
Turn sharp left onto West O'Reilly Street
81 ft·2 sec·West O'Reilly Street
32
Arrive at destination
West O'Reilly Street
Trip Plan
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 327.8 miles from Houston, TX, or about 5h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 309.4 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 144 miles or 2h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 327.8 miles or 5h 38m 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 327.8 miles or 5h 38m
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 10h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Presidio, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Houston, 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 Houston, TX
Aim for roughly 328 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Presidio, TX
Aim for roughly 328 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 144 miles from Houston, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 309.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 327.8 mi from Houston, TX
· 5h 38m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
19 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 180.9
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
29 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 248.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$99.08 one way
$198.16 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg229 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$108.45
$216.90
premium
$4.54
$117.07
$234.14
diesel
$5.61
$144.77
$289.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$99
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$229–$339
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 229.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $69 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
196.7
2
$68.85
$31.47
Efficient EV
163.9
1
$57.37
$26.23
EV Truck/SUV
262.3
3
$91.80
$41.96
Gas CO2
229 kg
EV CO2
77 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 17, 2026
Origin
Houston, TX
Afternoon
in Houston on Friday
Local time
3:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Partly Sunny
SE 10 to 15 mph5% chanceLive forecast
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 12:25PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 12:25PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Presidio, TX
Afternoon
in Presidio on Friday
Local time
3:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
60°F
Big Lake, TX
433 mi in
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
11h 14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Houston, TX to Presidio, TX covers 655.7 miles and takes about 11h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Katy Freeway, US Highway 67. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 328 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 327.8 miles from Houston, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $99.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 655.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 177.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 205.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 207.7 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Houston, TX and Presidio, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604 North, Fm 1776: Alpine and Sul Ross State University.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
