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Trip from Amarillo, TX to Robinson, TX

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

7h 42m

Distance

431.7 mi

695 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
7h 33m ★
6 AM
7h 42m
8 AM
8h 2m
10 AM
7h 49m
12 PM
7h 47m
3 PM
7h 50m
5 PM
8h 1m
8 PM
7h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Robinson, TX

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Trip Overview

This 431.7-mile journey from Amarillo, TX to Robinson, TX is a straightforward drive across the Great Plains, estimated to take around 7 hours and 42 minutes. Primarily utilizing Central East Freeway and US Highway 287, this route is a highway-focused experience, making it entirely feasible as a single-day trip. With a projected fuel cost of about $65, it's an economical option for those looking to cover distance efficiently. The drive offers little in the way of dramatic scenery changes, but its directness and limited number of recommended stops (2) make it ideal for travelers prioritizing arrival time over leisurely exploration.

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

215.8 miles from Amarillo, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 42m. Total distance: 431.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

Expect a heavily highway-oriented experience on this 431.7-mile route, with 95% of the drive taking place on major roadways like Central East Freeway and US Highway 287. The profile is consistently highway-focused, meaning you'll encounter mostly high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 99.2 miles on the Central East Freeway, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While the landscape within the Great Plains region remains relatively consistent, the nature of the roads themselves is predictable and efficient for covering ground.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central East Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central East Freeway and North South Freeway. 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 10/10

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 431.7 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 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 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
9.8 mi into trip | ~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 | ~3h 57m in | 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 | ~3h 58m in | 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.
6
228.1 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in | US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
333.8 mi into trip | ~5h 59m in

Take the exit toward I 35W Express Toll South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35W Express Toll South

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Central East Freeway 99.2 mi 1h 46m
North South Freeway 84.6 mi 1h 27m
US Highway 287 81.8 mi 1h 27m
US 287 77.2 mi 1h 21m
US Highway 287 East 40.5 mi 42m
Northwest Freeway 5.2 mi 5m
East Amarillo Boulevard 5.1 mi 6m
US 81 4.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Central East Freeway — 99.2 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo, TX and Robinson, 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

97 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Central East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on US 81; US 287

4.6 mi · 4 min · US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Merge onto I 35W; US 287

4.5 mi · 4 min · North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 35W Express Toll South Use the slight left lane.
26

Merge onto I 35W TEXpress

4.0 mi · 3 min · I 35W TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Merge onto I 35W

85 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on I 35; US 77

4.3 mi · 4 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 333A Toward Loop 396
30

Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
31

Turn left onto Loop 396

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
32

Enter roundabout onto Robinson Drive

125 ft · 5 sec · Robinson Drive
33

Continue on Robinson Drive

4.0 mi · 4 min · Robinson Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
34

Arrive at destination

US 77

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour, 42-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Amarillo to allow ample time for your two planned stops. Since 95% of the route is highway-focused, you'll want to ensure you're fueled up before hitting longer stretches, particularly the 99.2-mile segment on Central East Freeway. The estimated fuel cost is around $65, so budget accordingly. While this trip is manageable in one day, the relatively straightforward nature of the roads means you can adjust your pace as needed, perhaps stopping for a longer break midway if desired.

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 215.8 miles from Amarillo, TX, or about 3h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.2 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 95 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 215.8 miles or 3h 51m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Robinson, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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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.

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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 Amarillo, TX

This is one driving day of about 431.7 miles and 7h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Amarillo, 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.
The longest stretch is on Central East Freeway for about 99.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 215.8 mi from Amarillo, TX · 3h 51m into the drive

Downtown Wichita Falls, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

216 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

Memphis, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 215.8 miles from Amarillo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Central East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.2 miles.

Arriving in Robinson, TX

The final approach into Robinson, 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 Robinson, 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

$65.23 one way

$130.46 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 151 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $71.40 $142.80
premium $4.54 $77.08 $154.15
diesel $5.61 $95.31 $190.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$65

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 151 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 129.5 1 $45.33 $20.72
Efficient EV 107.9 1 $37.77 $17.27
EV Truck/SUV 172.7 2 $60.44 $27.63

Gas CO2

151 kg

EV CO2

51 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Amarillo, TX

Late night in Amarillo on Friday

Local time

1:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

SW 10 to 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued April 16 at 9:52AM MDT until April 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 4:14AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Robinson, TX

Late night in Robinson on Friday

Local time

1:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°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

25 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

7h 42m 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 Robinson, TX covers 431.7 miles and takes about 7h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central East Freeway, North South Freeway, US Highway 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 215.8 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 $65.23 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 431.7 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 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.
The route from Amarillo, TX to Robinson, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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