Origin
Amarillo, TX
Late night in Amarillo on Friday
Local time
2:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
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Trip from Amarillo, TX to Bonham, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
6h 39m
Distance
366.8 mi
590 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 27m
★
6 AM
6h 39m
8 AM
7h 3m
10 AM
6h 47m
12 PM
6h 45m
3 PM
6h 49m
5 PM
7h 2m
8 PM
6h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amarillo, TX
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Bonham, TX
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Trip Overview
This 366.8-mile drive from Amarillo, Texas, to Bonham, Texas, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in about 6 hours and 39 minutes. With 95% of the trip on highways, it's well-suited for a single day of travel, though you could easily split it if you prefer a more relaxed pace. You'll encounter an estimated fuel cost of $55 for this trip. The route primarily utilizes US 82 and US Highway 287, taking you across the expansive landscapes of the Great Plains region of Texas. This drive offers a practical way to cover distance efficiently.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
183.4 miles from Amarillo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 39m. Total distance: 366.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-centric experience on this 366.8-mile route, with 95% of your travel on major roadways like US 82 and US 287. The drive is characterized by long, uninterrupted stretches, including one segment of 121.3 miles solely on US 82. While primarily a high-speed travel experience, the roads are well-maintained and designed for efficient transit across the Texas landscape. You'll spend the majority of your time on these main arteries, making for a consistent driving rhythm.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 121.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US Highway 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 miles in near US 287.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 366.8 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 9.8 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 221.5 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 222 miles (I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287 / Central Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
9.8 mi into trip
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~12m in
|
US 287
Take the exit onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 78
Toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
6
221.5 mi into trip
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~3h 57m in
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US 287 / Northwest Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, U...
5
222 mi into trip
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~3h 58m in
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I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287 / Central Freeway
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287 / Central Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
242.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 20m in
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US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
6
363.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 34m in
Take the exit toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 670
Toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Amarillo, TX to Bonham, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Gainesville along the way.
Gainesville
242.4 mi in
|
~4h 20m
|
via US 82
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 121.3 mi | 2h 14m |
| US Highway 287 | 81.8 mi | 1h 27m |
| US 287 | 77.2 mi | 1h 21m |
| US Highway 287 East | 40.5 mi | 42m |
| Central East Freeway | 17 mi | 17m |
| Northwest Freeway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| East Amarillo Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 121.3 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo, TX and Bonham, TX.
1
Start on I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
East Amarillo Boulevard
2
Turn right
194 ft
·
5 sec
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Merge onto Loop 335
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lakeside Drive
5
Turn left onto East Interstate Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Interstate Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
7
Merge onto I 40; US 287
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40; US 287
8
Take the exit onto US 287
77 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
US 287
Exit 78
Toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
9
Turn slight right onto US 287
14 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 287
10
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Burnett Street
11
Continue on US 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 287
12
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue F Northwest
13
Continue on US 287
54 mi
·
58 min
·
US Highway 287
14
Continue on US 287
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
41 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 287
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Freeway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northwest Freeway
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
18
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Central East Freeway
23
Take the exit onto US 82
121 mi
·
2 hr 14 min
·
US 82
Toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 670
Toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton
25
Turn right onto TX 121
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Highway 121
26
Turn left onto TX 56
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sam Rayburn Drive
27
Turn left
67 ft
·
7 sec
28
Turn right
160 ft
·
11 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour and 39-minute duration, starting your 366.8-mile journey from Amarillo in the morning will allow you to reach Bonham with daylight to spare. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point, to refuel and stretch. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is over 121 miles, so be sure to top off your fuel before departing Amarillo, as dedicated stops might be fewer in between. The consistent highway nature of this trip means you can maintain a steady pace, but always stay aware of your surroundings.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.4 miles from Amarillo, TX, or about 3h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.3 miles.
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 81 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.4 miles or 3h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bonham, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Amarillo, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amarillo, TX
This is one driving day of about 366.8 miles and 6h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Amarillo, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 121.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183.4 mi from Amarillo, TX · 3h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
183 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.4 miles from Amarillo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.3 miles.
Arriving in Bonham, TX
The final approach into Bonham, 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 Bonham, TX.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.42 one way
$110.85 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $60.67 | $121.33 |
| premium | $4.54 | $65.49 | $130.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $80.98 | $161.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110 | 1 | $38.51 | $17.61 |
| Efficient EV | 91.7 | 1 | $32.10 | $14.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.7 | 1 | $51.35 | $23.48 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% 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
Bonham, TX
Late night in Bonham on Friday
Local time
2:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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.
Temperature spread
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 39m 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 Amarillo, TX to Bonham, TX covers 366.8 miles and takes about 6h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, US Highway 287, US 287. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.4 miles from Amarillo, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.42 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 1 meaningful break 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 16 significant decision points across 366.8 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 9.8 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 221.5 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 222 miles (I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287 / Central Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Amarillo, TX to Bonham, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Gainesville along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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