Trip from Cibolo, TX to Amarillo, TX

Drive Time

9h 6m

Distance

518.8 mi

835 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$79

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

8h 58m ★

6 AM

9h 7m

8 AM

9h 23m

10 AM

9h 12m

12 PM

9h 11m

3 PM

9h 13m

5 PM

9h 22m

8 PM

9h 2m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Cibolo to Amarillo covers 518.8 miles and requires approximately 9 hours and 6 minutes of driving time. Because of the significant distance, you should plan to split this journey over 2 days to maintain a comfortable pace. Your path takes you across the Great Plains, utilizing a combination of the Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, I-10, and US-84. Budgeting around $79 for fuel is a smart move before you head out. While it is technically possible to push through in one go, an overnight stop will make the experience much more manageable.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

259.4 miles from Cibolo, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route consists of 54% highway driving. You will navigate a mix of high-speed transit and slower segments, with the longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 109.9 miles on the Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. The transition between these road types keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. You will find that the character of the road shifts as you navigate through the heart of the Great Plains. Staying alert is key, as the driving environment changes significantly between the faster highway sections and the local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 109.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 9h 6m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near FM 78.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 518.8 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 0.2 miles (FM 78): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 33 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | FM 78

Turn right onto FM 78

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

26.1 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward Frontage Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Frontage Road

28 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 10; US 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

126.7 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | US 83

Take the exit onto US 83 toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 456 Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

517.2 mi into trip | ~9h 2m in | US 87

Keep slight left at fork onto US 87 toward US 87 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 87 North

Towns Along This Route

Between Cibolo, TX and Amarillo, TX, road signs point toward Menard and Lubbock.

Menard

126.7 mi in | ~2h 12m | via US 83

Lubbock

280.2 mi in | ~4h 58m | via US 84

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway	109.9 mi	1h 51m
I 10	99.8 mi	1h 38m
US 84	74.5 mi	1h 14m
Frisco Avenue	41.9 mi	44m
State Highway 153	29.5 mi	33m
North Main Street	29.3 mi	30m
Anderson Loop	20.4 mi	22m
Highway 84	20 mi	19m

Longest stretch: Marshall Formby Memorial Highway — 109.9 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cibolo, TX and Amarillo, TX.

Start on South Main Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto FM 78

5.2 mi · 8 min · FM 78

Use the none lane.

Turn left

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Take the ramp

265 ft · 6 sec

Toward Loop 1604 North

Merge onto Loop 1604

20 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward Frontage Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

0.2 mi · 25 sec · North Loop 1604 West

Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Interstate 10 West

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward I 10 West, US 87 North

Merge onto I 10; US 87

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 10; US 87

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

99 mi · 1 hr 37 min · I 10; US 87

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Take the exit onto US 83

0.3 mi · 44 sec · US 83

Exit 456 Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

Turn right onto US 83; US 377

29 mi · 30 min · North Main Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 83

42 mi · 44 min · Frisco Avenue

Continue on US 83

17 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

Turn right onto US 67; US 83

387 ft · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto TX 158

6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto FM 2111

12 mi · 13 min · FM 2111

Turn left onto TX 153

29 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153

19 ft · 0 sec · State Highway 153

Turn right onto TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70

Continue on TX 70

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street

Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

Take the ramp

340 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 20 West: Midland

Merge onto I 20; US 84

6.0 mi · 5 min · I 20; US 84

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.5 mi · 5 min · Slaton Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

321 ft · 6 sec · Interstate 27

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto I 27; US 87

110 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Continue on I 27; US 60; US 87

13 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 87

0.9 mi · 2 min · US 87

Toward US 87 North Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 87; Original US Route 66

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Fillmore Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60

105 ft · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Arrive at destination

I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60

Trip Plan

To tackle this 518.8-mile trip effectively, aim to depart early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. Plan for at least 2 strategic stops to break up the 9-hour drive and keep yourself fresh. Since you are crossing a vast stretch of the Great Plains, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge rather than waiting until the last minute to refill. Breaking the trip into two days is the best way to handle the duration without fatigue. A solid tip for this specific route is to use your first stop to verify your fuel levels before tackling the long 109.9-mile stretch on the Marshall Formby Memorial Highway.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 259.4 miles from Cibolo, TX, or about 4h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.9 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 114 miles or 1h 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 259.4 miles or 4h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 259.4 miles or 4h 36m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8h 1m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Cibolo, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cibolo, TX

Aim for roughly 259 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Amarillo, TX

Aim for roughly 259 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 114 miles from Cibolo, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway for about 109.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 259.4 mi from Cibolo, TX · 4h 36m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Kerrville, TX

171 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Post, TX

342 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Post, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Sweetwater, TX

259 mi · about 4.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 259 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Kerrville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 114 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 259.4 miles from Cibolo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Marshall Formby Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 259 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Amarillo, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

$79.25 one way

$158.50 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 182 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$86.85	$173.70
premium	$4.59	$93.77	$187.54
diesel	$5.64	$115.26	$230.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$79

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$209–$319

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 181.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $54 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	155.6	1	$54.47	$24.90
Efficient EV	129.7	1	$45.39	$20.75
EV Truck/SUV	207.5	2	$72.63	$33.20

Gas CO2

182 kg

EV CO2

61 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cibolo, TX

Afternoon in Cibolo on Sunday

Local time

3:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Amarillo, TX

Afternoon in Amarillo on Sunday

Local time

3:28 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

19 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

9h 6m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cibolo, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 518.8 miles and takes about 9h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, I 10, US 84. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 259 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 259.4 miles from Cibolo, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $79.25 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.

Between Cibolo, TX and Amarillo, TX, road signs point toward Menard and Lubbock.

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Trip from Cibolo, TX to Amarillo, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Amarillo, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cibolo, TX

Amarillo, TX

Same local time

19 degrees cooler at arrival

9h 6m on the road

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