Trip from Fort Stockton, TX to Amarillo, TX

Drive Time

6h 19m

Distance

358.7 mi

577 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 7m ★

6 AM

6h 20m

8 AM

6h 45m

10 AM

6h 28m

12 PM

6h 26m

3 PM

6h 30m

5 PM

6h 43m

8 PM

6h 12m

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

The drive from Fort Stockton, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 358.7 miles and takes about 6h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, North US Highway 87, US 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.1 miles on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.79 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

179.3 miles from Fort Stockton, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Fort Stockton, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 358.7 miles and takes about 6h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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

There are about 25 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 111.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 1053 / North Main Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 358.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 1053 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.7 miles (US 87; US 180 / South US Highway 87): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | FM 1053 / North Main Street

Turn right onto FM 1053 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

13.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

Take the exit onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo

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

Exit 273 Toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo

172.7 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in | US 87; US 180 / South US Highway 87

At end of road, turn left onto US 87; US 180 / South US Highway 87

Navigation decision point

357 mi into trip | ~6h 15m 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

358 mi into trip | ~6h 17m in | US 87; Original US Route 66 / South Fillmore Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 87; Original US Route 66 / South Fillmore Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway	111.1 mi	1h 52m
North US Highway 87	51.2 mi	51m
US 67	50 mi	56m
State Highway 349	47.7 mi	47m
Main Street	42.1 mi	43m
Canyon Expressway	13.5 mi	15m
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor	11.9 mi	12m
South State Highway 349	10.2 mi	10m

Longest stretch: Marshall Formby Memorial Highway — 111.1 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West 10th Street

55 ft · 3 sec · West 10th Street

Turn right onto FM 1053

246 ft · 6 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto I 10 Bus; US 285; US 385

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard

Continue on I 10 Bus; US 385

0.7 mi · 48 sec · East US Highway 290

Take the exit onto US 385

0.4 mi · 56 sec · US 385

Toward I 10 East: San Antonio

Merge onto I 10; US 67; US 385

11 mi · 10 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

Take the exit onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

0.9 mi · 1 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

Exit 273 Toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo

Continue on US 67; US 385

50 mi · 56 min · US 67; US 385

Turn left onto TX 349

42 mi · 43 min · Main Street

Continue on TX 349

10 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349

Continue on TX 349

1.7 mi · 1 min · Rankin Highway

Continue on TX 349 Bus

6.9 mi · 10 min · South Big Spring Street

Continue on TX 349 Bus

48 mi · 47 min · State Highway 349

At end of road, turn left onto US 87; US 180

268 ft · 3 sec · South US Highway 87

Continue on US 87; US 180

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

Continue on US 87; US 180

1.7 mi · 1 min · South Lynn Avenue

Continue on US 87

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway

Continue on US 87

51 mi · 51 min · North US Highway 87

Continue on I 27; US 87

4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway

Continue on I 27; US 87

111 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Continue on I 27; US 60; US 87

13 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

Use the 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

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 179.3 miles from Fort Stockton, TX, or about 3h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.1 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 179.3 miles or 3h 14m 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 14m

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 Fort Stockton, 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 Fort Stockton, TX

This is one driving day of about 358.7 miles and 6h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Stockton, 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 Marshall Formby Memorial Highway for about 111.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 179.3 mi from Fort Stockton, TX · 3h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lamesa, TX

179 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

McCamey, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lamesa, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 179.3 miles from Fort Stockton, 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 111.1 miles.

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.

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

$54.79 one way

$109.59 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 126 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$60.05	$120.09
premium	$4.59	$64.83	$129.67
diesel	$5.64	$79.69	$159.38

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: 125.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	107.6	1	$37.66	$17.22
Efficient EV	89.7	1	$31.39	$14.35
EV Truck/SUV	143.5	1	$50.22	$22.96

Gas CO2

126 kg

EV CO2

42 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Fort Stockton, TX

Morning in Fort Stockton on Monday

Local time

6:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Amarillo, TX

Morning in Amarillo on Monday

Local time

6:33 AM

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

41 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 19m 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 Fort Stockton, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 358.7 miles and takes about 6h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, North US Highway 87, US 67. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 179.3 miles from Fort Stockton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.79 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.

The route from Fort Stockton, TX to Amarillo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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