The drive
US 67 runs south from Marfa across high desert and over the Chinati Mountains, then drops to the Rio Grande at Presidio. It is long, quiet and open, two lanes with narrow shoulders, and broad curves in the descent.
About 43 miles south of Marfa the road drops sharply into the canyon of Cibolo Creek at Shafter, an old silver-mining town in the Chinati Mountains. Only a few people still live there. Shafter is known to film fans as a location for the 1971 movie The Andromeda Strain, and its church is the most recognizable building in it.
Presidio is about 18 miles farther, on the Rio Grande, with Ojinaga, Mexico, visible across the river. Big Bend Ranch State Park is reached by FM 170 from Presidio, not by this road.
Along the way
- Marfa (US-67 south)
- Shafter
- Presidio (US-67)
Good to know
- This is a long, quiet road with few towns; start with a full tank.
- The road is two lanes with narrow shoulders.
- Shafter is a tiny community, so plan on a short stop only.
Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check TxDOT DriveTexas.
Questions about this drive
How long does US 67 from Marfa to Presidio take?
US 67 from Marfa to Presidio is 58.4 miles and takes about an hour.
What is Shafter, Texas?
Shafter is a former silver-mining town on US 67 in the Chinati Mountains, about 43 miles south of Marfa and 18 miles north of Presidio.
Is US 67 between Marfa and Presidio twisty?
No. US 67 is mostly open high desert with broad curves in the descent to the Rio Grande.
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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.