Amarillo, TX Road Trips

Drivers starting from Amarillo, TX have 13 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 448 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Amarillo, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

37

Longest Drive

783.1 mi

Brownsville, TX

Quickest Drive

48m

Dumas, TX

Plan Around Amarillo, TX

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Amarillo, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Freeport, TX to Amarillo, TX 664 mi · 11h 57m Houston, TX to Amarillo, TX 603.1 mi · 10h 44m Katy, TX to Amarillo, TX 590.7 mi · 10h 37m Humble, TX to Amarillo, TX 590.4 mi · 9h 20m

Continue From Amarillo, TX

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Amarillo, TX to Brownsville, TX 783.1 mi · 13h 48m Amarillo, TX to Corpus Christi, TX 650 mi · 11h 20m Amarillo, TX to Brownwood, TX 625.4 mi · 11h 24m Amarillo, TX to Houston, TX 603.5 mi · 10h 45m

Trips from Amarillo, TX

Amarillo, TX to Brownsville, TX

783.1 mi 13h 48m

Amarillo, TX to Corpus Christi, TX

650 mi 11h 20m

Amarillo, TX to Brownwood, TX

625.4 mi 11h 24m

Amarillo, TX to Houston, TX

603.5 mi 10h 45m

Amarillo, TX to College Station, TX

512.1 mi 9h 10m

Amarillo, TX to Austin, TX

494.5 mi 8h 54m

Amarillo, TX to Copperas Cove, TX

445.8 mi 8h 1m

Amarillo, TX to Dallas, TX

363.7 mi 6h 31m

Amarillo, TX to Arlington, TX

351.4 mi 6h 23m

Amarillo, TX to Fort Worth, TX

340.3 mi 6h 6m

Amarillo, TX to Plainview, TX

318.6 mi 5h 54m

Amarillo, TX to Burkburnett, TX

217 mi 4h 1m

Amarillo, TX to Lubbock, TX

122.7 mi 2h 9m

Driving from Amarillo, TX

Expect an average of 448 miles and about 8h behind the wheel when leaving Amarillo, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 783 miles (13h 48m), while the shortest is just 124 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Amarillo, TX include Brownsville, TX (783.1 mi, 13h 48m), Corpus Christi, TX (650 mi, 11h 20m), Brownwood, TX (625.4 mi, 11h 24m), Houston, TX (603.5 mi, 10h 45m), and College Station, TX (512.1 mi, 9h 10m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 448-mile trip from Amarillo, TX, budget about $67 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Amarillo, TX and 24 routes heading into Amarillo, TX, covering 37 total connections. Distances range from 124 to 783 miles.

The longest mapped route from Amarillo, TX covers 783 miles and takes approximately 13h 48m. Shorter options start at just 124 miles.

The average route from Amarillo, TX runs about 448 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 448-mile trip from Amarillo, TX costs roughly $67 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Amarillo, TX include Brownsville, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, Brownwood, TX and Houston, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.