Origin
Eagle Pass, TX
Afternoon in Eagle Pass on Monday
Local time
3:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagle Pass, TX to Amarillo, TX
Drive Time
8h 11m
Distance
532.3 mi
857 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$81
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 3m
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6 AM
8h 11m
8 AM
8h 27m
10 AM
8h 17m
12 PM
8h 15m
3 PM
8h 17m
5 PM
8h 26m
8 PM
8h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagle Pass, TX
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Amarillo, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eagle Pass, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 532.3 miles and takes about 8h 11m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on 2nd Street, Del Río Boulevard, Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $81.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
266.1 miles from Eagle Pass, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 532.3 miles and 8h 11m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are 2nd Street and Del Río Boulevard.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 8h 11m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 11m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eagle Pass, TX to Amarillo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Del Río Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 277 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Crockett Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Bryant Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Koenigheim Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Bryant Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Pass, TX and Amarillo, TX.
1
Start on North Ceylon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North Ceylon Street
2
Continue on 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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2nd Street
3
Turn straight onto Del Río Boulevard
49 mi
·
57 min
·
Del Río Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
11 mi
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12 min
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Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South, US 377 South: Del Rio
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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US 277 South, US 377 South: Del Rio
6
Turn right
84 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
7
Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Crockett Avenue
8
Take the exit slight right
60 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
9
Take the exit straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
10
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
11
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
12
Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
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South Bryant Boulevard
13
Continue on South Koenigheim Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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South Koenigheim Street
14
Continue on North Bryant Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Bryant Boulevard
15
Continue on US Highway 87 North
23 mi
·
23 min
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US Highway 87 North
16
Continue straight
16 mi
·
16 min
17
Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North
52 mi
·
52 min
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US Highway 87 North
18
Continue on North US Highway 87
15 mi
·
15 min
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North US Highway 87
19
Continue on William Crooker Highway
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
William Crooker Highway
20
Continue on South US Highway 87
18 mi
·
18 min
·
South US Highway 87
21
Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dallas Avenue
22
Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lynn Avenue
23
Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lubbock Highway
24
Continue on North US Highway 87
51 mi
·
51 min
·
North US Highway 87
25
Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tahoka Highway
26
Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
111 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
27
Continue on Canyon Expressway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Canyon Expressway
28
Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 87 North
29
Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Fillmore Street
30
Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Amarillo Boulevard
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 266.1 miles from Eagle Pass, TX, or about 4h 5m into the drive.
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 117 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 266.1 miles or 4h 5m 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 266.1 miles or 4h 5m
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 7h 15m
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 Eagle Pass, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 Eagle Pass, TX
Aim for roughly 266 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Amarillo, TX
Aim for roughly 266 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 117 miles from Eagle Pass, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 266.1 mi from Eagle Pass, TX · 4h 5m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
176 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
351 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 Lamesa, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
266 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 266 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 117 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 266.1 miles from Eagle Pass, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 266 miles or 4.1 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$81.31 one way
$162.62 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
186 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $89.11 | $178.22 |
| premium | $4.59 | $96.21 | $192.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $118.26 | $236.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$81
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$211–$321
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 186.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 159.7 | 1 | $55.89 | $25.55 |
| Efficient EV | 133.1 | 1 | $46.58 | $21.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 212.9 | 2 | $74.52 | $34.07 |
Gas CO2
186 kg
EV CO2
62 kg (67% 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 Monday
Local time
3:39 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
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
8h 11m 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 Eagle Pass, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 532.3 miles and takes about 8h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 2nd Street, Del Río Boulevard, Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop. 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 266 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 266.1 miles from Eagle Pass, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $81.31 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 11m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eagle Pass, TX to Amarillo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eagle Pass, TX to Amarillo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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