Origin
Lakeway, TX
Afternoon in Lakeway on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeway, TX to Amarillo, TX
Drive Time
8h 59m
Distance
485.1 mi
781 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 51m
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6 AM
8h 59m
8 AM
9h 15m
10 AM
9h 5m
12 PM
9h 3m
3 PM
9h 6m
5 PM
9h 15m
8 PM
8h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeway, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Amarillo, TX
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Trip Overview
Embarking on the 485.1-mile journey from Lakeway to Amarillo takes you across the Texas Great Plains, a trip that clocks in at approximately 8 hours and 59 minutes of driving time. Because of the significant distance, you should plan on a two-day itinerary rather than attempting it in a single push. You will navigate via a combination of TX 71, US 84, and the Marshall Formby Memorial Highway to complete the crossing. Budgeting around $74 for fuel is a smart move before you hit the road. This trek is best suited for those who prefer a steady, highway-focused drive through the heart of the state.
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
242.5 miles from Lakeway, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 64% of your travel time will be spent on major thoroughfares. The road’s personality shifts as you transition between stretches of US 84 and the Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, which hosts your longest uninterrupted segment of 109.9 miles. Behind the wheel, you will find a consistent, rhythmic pace that characterizes travel across the Great Plains. While the route is largely defined by its efficient highway connections, you should be prepared for the endurance required to cover these miles across the Texas landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
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?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 181 miles in near US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 485.1 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 181 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 181 miles (TX 158 / North Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 246.5 miles (US 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 30 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
181 mi into trip
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~3h 39m in
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US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Turn right onto US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
181 mi into trip
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~3h 39m in
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TX 158 / North Broadway Street
Turn left onto TX 158 / North Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
246.5 mi into trip
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~4h 51m in
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US 84
Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
7
483.4 mi into trip
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~8h 55m in
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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
6
484.3 mi into trip
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~8h 57m in
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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.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Lakeway, TX to Amarillo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.
Lubbock
246.5 mi in
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~4h 51m
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via US 84
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 109.9 mi | 1h 51m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| TX 71 | 48.7 mi | 53m |
| East State Highway 71 | 42 mi | 56m |
| United States Highway 87 | 32 mi | 37m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| North Main Street | 20.4 mi | 21m |
| 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 Lakeway, TX and Amarillo, TX.
1
Start on this road
112 ft
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13 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto Lohmans Crossing Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lohmans Crossing Road
3
Turn right onto Lakeway Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakeway Boulevard
4
Turn left onto The Hills Drive
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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The Hills Drive
5
Turn right onto Serene Hills Drive
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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Serene Hills Drive
6
Turn right onto TX 71
11 mi
·
15 min
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West Highway 71
7
Continue on TX 71
42 mi
·
56 min
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East State Highway 71
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 71
1.5 mi
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2 min
·
TX 71
9
Turn left onto TX 29; TX 71
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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West Young Street
10
Continue on TX 71
47 mi
·
50 min
·
TX 71
11
Turn right onto US 87; US 377
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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US 87; US 377
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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Commerce Street
13
Turn straight onto US 87
32 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 87
14
Turn right onto US 83
20 mi
·
21 min
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North Main Street
15
Continue on US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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Roberts Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
·
18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
·
7 min
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North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
·
13 min
·
FM 2111
19
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
·
33 min
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State Highway 153
20
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 153
21
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
22
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
23
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
24
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
25
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
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I 20; US 84
26
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
28
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
29
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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North Avenue F
30
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Ralls Road
31
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East 15th Street
32
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
Use the none lane.
33
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
Use the none lane.
34
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
35
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
36
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Slaton Road
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
38
Turn slight right onto Interstate 27
321 ft
·
6 sec
·
Interstate 27
39
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
40
Merge onto I 27; US 87
110 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
41
Continue on I 27; US 60; US 87
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Canyon Expressway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
42
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.
43
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.
44
Turn right onto I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
105 ft
·
1 sec
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East Amarillo Boulevard
45
Arrive at destination
I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
Trip Plan
To manage the 485.1-mile distance comfortably, aim to break your trip into two days, which allows you to take advantage of the two recommended stops along the way. Planning your departure early in the day is essential to avoid fatigue during the longer stretches, particularly the 109.9-mile segment on the Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, keeping that $74 budget in mind as you navigate rural sections where services may be further apart. Since this is a long-haul drive, pacing yourself with regular breaks will help maintain your focus until you reach Amarillo.
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 242.5 miles from Lakeway, TX, or about 4h 47m 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 107 miles or 2h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 242.5 miles or 4h 47m 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 242.5 miles or 4h 47m
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 54m
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 Lakeway, 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 Lakeway, TX
Aim for roughly 243 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Amarillo, TX
Aim for roughly 243 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 107 miles from Lakeway, 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 242.5 mi from Lakeway, TX · 4h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
243 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 Sweetwater, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
243 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 243 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 107 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 242.5 miles from Lakeway, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Marshall Formby Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 243 miles or 4.5 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
$74.10 one way
$148.20 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
170 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $81.21 | $162.41 |
| premium | $4.59 | $87.68 | $175.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $107.77 | $215.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$204–$314
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 169.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 145.5 | 1 | $50.94 | $23.28 |
| Efficient EV | 121.3 | 1 | $42.45 | $19.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 194 | 2 | $67.91 | $31.05 |
Gas CO2
170 kg
EV CO2
57 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
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Sweetwater, TX
243 mi in
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
8h 59m 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 Lakeway, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 485.1 miles and takes about 8h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, US 84, TX 71. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 243 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 242.5 miles from Lakeway, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $74.10 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 30 significant decision points across 485.1 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 181 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 181 miles (TX 158 / North Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 246.5 miles (US 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lakeway, TX to Amarillo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.
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