Origin
Bonham, TX
Afternoon in Bonham on Sunday
Local time
4:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bonham, TX to Amarillo, TX
Drive Time
5h 42m
Distance
366.8 mi
590 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 29m
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6 AM
5h 42m
8 AM
6h 9m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 49m
3 PM
5h 53m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonham, TX
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Amarillo, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bonham, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 366.8 miles and takes about 5h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Center Street, East Sam Rayburn Drive, Highway 121 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.03 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
183.4 miles from Bonham, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 42m drive with frequent turns across 366.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Center Street 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bonham, TX to Amarillo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Sam Rayburn Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 121 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 82 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Buck Owens Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| J M Lindsay Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Division Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lloyd Ruby Overpass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Center Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonham, TX and Amarillo, TX.
1
Start on the route
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
56 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto North Center Street
194 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Center Street
4
Turn right onto East Sam Rayburn Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sam Rayburn Drive
5
Turn right onto North State Highway 121
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Highway 121
6
Take the exit left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
7
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
8
Merge slight left onto West US Highway 82
21 mi
·
21 min
·
West US Highway 82
9
Continue on East Buck Owens Freeway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
East Buck Owens Freeway
10
Continue on East US Highway 82
12 mi
·
14 min
·
East US Highway 82
11
Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard
12 mi
·
13 min
·
J M Lindsay Boulevard
12
Continue on Division Street
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Division Street
13
Turn straight
25 mi
·
27 min
14
Merge slight right
35 mi
·
37 min
15
Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
16
Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Freeway
18
Continue on US Highway 287 East
40 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 287 East
19
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US Highway 287 West
26 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 287 West
21
Continue on East 11th Street
29 mi
·
32 min
·
East 11th Street
22
Continue on Avenue F Northeast
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue F Northeast
23
Continue on US Highway 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 287
24
Continue on Burnett Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnett Street
25
Continue on US Highway 287
14 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 287
26
Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
26 mi
·
28 min
·
Boykin Drive
27
Continue on East 2nd Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
28
Continue on US Highway 287
28 mi
·
28 min
·
US Highway 287
29
Continue on East 1st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1st Street
30
Continue on US Highway 287
20 mi
·
20 min
·
US Highway 287
31
Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Interstate Drive
32
Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 3rd Avenue
33
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
34
Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lakeside Drive
35
Take the exit slight right toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
36
Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Amarillo Boulevard
37
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
38
Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Amarillo Boulevard
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 Bonham, TX, or about 2h 51m 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 81 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.4 miles or 2h 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 4h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amarillo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bonham, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bonham, TX
This is one driving day of about 366.8 miles and 5h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Bonham, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183.4 mi from Bonham, TX · 2h 51m 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 Bonham, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Amarillo, TX
The final approach into Amarillo, 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 Amarillo, 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
$56.03 one way
$112.06 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $61.40 | $122.81 |
| premium | $4.59 | $66.30 | $132.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.49 | $162.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
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, 2026-04-06.
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
Amarillo, TX
Afternoon in Amarillo on Sunday
Local time
4:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
17 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
5h 42m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bonham, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 366.8 miles and takes about 5h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Center Street, East Sam Rayburn Drive, Highway 121. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.4 miles from Bonham, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 straightforward 5h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bonham, TX to Amarillo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bonham, TX to Amarillo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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