Origin
Presidio, TX
Afternoon in Presidio on Sunday
Local time
4:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Presidio, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
7h 24m
Distance
464 mi
747 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 14m
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6 AM
7h 24m
8 AM
7h 45m
10 AM
7h 31m
12 PM
7h 29m
3 PM
7h 32m
5 PM
7h 44m
8 PM
7h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Presidio, TX
Mark Direen
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Presidio, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 464 miles and takes about 7h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Erma Avenue, US 67, Highway 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $70.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
232 miles from Presidio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 24m drive with frequent turns across 464 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Erma Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Presidio, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Erma Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 67 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 67 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Highland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East San Antonio Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Holland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Erma Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Presidio, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on West O'Reilly Street
82 ft
·
9 sec
·
West O'Reilly Street
2
Turn sharp right onto North Erma Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Erma Avenue
3
Keep slight left to continue on US 67 Business
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 67 Business
4
Turn right onto US Highway 67
54 mi
·
59 min
·
US Highway 67
5
Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 67
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 67
6
Continue on South Highland Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Highland Street
7
Turn right onto East San Antonio Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East San Antonio Street
8
Continue on US Highway 90 East
25 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 90 East
9
Continue on West Holland Avenue
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Holland Avenue
10
Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East US Highway 90
11
Turn slight left onto US Highway 67
22 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 67
12
Continue on South US Higway 67
25 mi
·
28 min
·
South US Higway 67
13
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Interstate 10 West
14
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton
247 mi
·
3 hr 52 min
·
I 10 East: Fort Stockton
15
Continue straight
54 mi
·
54 min
16
Keep slight right
17 mi
·
19 min
17
Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
McDermott Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
19
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
20
Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
21
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
22
Arrive at your destination
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 232 miles from Presidio, TX, or about 3h 42m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 102 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 232 miles or 3h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Antonio, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Presidio, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Presidio, TX
This is one driving day of about 464 miles and 7h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 102 miles from Presidio, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 232 mi from Presidio, TX · 3h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
232 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 102 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 232 miles from Presidio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Antonio, TX
The final approach into San Antonio, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around San Antonio, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.88 one way
$141.76 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
162 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $77.67 | $155.35 |
| premium | $4.59 | $83.87 | $167.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $103.08 | $206.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 162.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 139.2 | 1 | $48.72 | $22.27 |
| Efficient EV | 116 | 1 | $40.60 | $18.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 185.6 | 2 | $64.96 | $29.70 |
Gas CO2
162 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
4:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
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
7h 24m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Presidio, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 464 miles and takes about 7h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Erma Avenue, US 67, Highway 67. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 232 miles from Presidio, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $70.88 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Presidio, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Presidio, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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