Trip from Lewisville, TX to Amarillo, TX

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Drive Time

6h 8m

Distance

340.7 mi

548 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 56m ★

6 AM

6h 9m

8 AM

6h 34m

10 AM

6h 18m

12 PM

6h 15m

3 PM

6h 19m

5 PM

6h 33m

8 PM

6h 1m

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

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Lewisville, TX

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Amarillo, TX

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Trip Overview

This 340.7-mile drive from Lewisville, TX to Amarillo, TX, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in about 6 hours and 8 minutes. Primarily utilizing US Highway 287, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. With an estimated fuel cost of $51, it's an economical option for exploring the vast Great Plains region of Texas. The overall feel is one of steady progress across the landscape, making it a practical choice for those looking to cover ground efficiently.

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

170.4 miles from Lewisville, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for 77% of this 340.7-mile trip, largely along US Highway 287. The drive offers long stretches of open road, including one uninterrupted segment of 75.4 miles on US Highway 287, which allows for a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the route still provides a sense of progression through the Great Plains. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roadways, facilitating a smooth and predictable journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US Highway 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 287 and North US Highway 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 340.7 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 1.6 miles (I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 118.8 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

1.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway

Merge onto I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

17.3 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward US 380: University Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 469 Toward US 380: University Drive

118.8 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | US 287 / Northwest Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward US 287 North: Vernon, Amarillo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 3A Toward US 287 North: Vernon, Amarillo

330.9 mi into trip | ~5h 55m in | East Interstate Drive

Keep slight right at fork onto East Interstate Drive toward East 3rd Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward East 3rd Avenue

335.1 mi into trip | ~6h 1m in

Take the exit toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard

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

Toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Highway 287	75.4 mi	1h 17m
North US Highway 287	72.5 mi	1h 15m
US Highway 287 East	40.5 mi	42m
East 11th Street	28.7 mi	32m
Boykin Drive	26.2 mi	28m
US Highway 287 West	25.7 mi	26m
US Highway 380 West	21.5 mi	24m
North Stemmons Freeway	16.2 mi	17m

Longest stretch: US Highway 287 — 75.4 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Mill Street

367 ft · 16 sec · South Mill Street

Turn left onto West Church Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · West Church Street

Continue on West Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway

0.6 mi · 50 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward I 35E North, US 77 North

Merge onto I 35E

16 mi · 16 min · North Stemmons Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

0.1 mi · 9 sec · I 35; US 77

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Exit 469 Toward US 380: University Drive

Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North Interstate 35

Turn left onto US 380

3.4 mi · 4 min · West University Drive

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on US 380

22 mi · 24 min · US Highway 380 West

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto US 81; US 287

72 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287

Continue on US 281; US 287

0.8 mi · 58 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287

2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 287

5.3 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

Exit 3A Toward US 287 North: Vernon, Amarillo Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 287

40 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287

4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 287

26 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 287

29 mi · 32 min · East 11th Street

Continue on US 287

2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

Continue on US 287

14 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287

0.7 mi · 1 min · Burnett Street

Continue on US 287

14 mi · 13 min · US Highway 287

Turn straight onto US 287

26 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

Continue on US 287

1.6 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street

Continue on US 287

28 mi · 28 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287; FM 1151

1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

Continue on US 287

20 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

Keep slight right at fork onto East Interstate Drive

329 ft · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

Toward East 3rd Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto Southeast 3rd Avenue

2.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Merge onto Loop 335

1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard

Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66; US 60

4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

Continue on I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60

Continue on I 40 Business

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Arrive at destination

I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60

Trip Plan

For this 6-hour, 8-minute drive, departing Lewisville in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. With only one planned stop and a longest stretch of 75.4 miles, you can easily manage your time. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer stretches, and consider a mid-point break to stretch your legs. The fuel cost is estimated at $51 for the 340.7 miles, so factor that into your budget. Given it's a manageable day trip, you have flexibility on when to depart and how frequently you choose to pull over.

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 170.4 miles from Lewisville, TX, or about 3h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 170.4 miles or 3h 4m 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 3m

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 Lewisville, 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 Lewisville, TX

This is one driving day of about 340.7 miles and 6h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lewisville, 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 US Highway 287 for about 75.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 170.4 mi from Lewisville, TX · 3h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

170 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

Wichita Falls, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 170.4 miles from Lewisville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US Highway 287 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.4 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.48 one way

$102.96 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$56.35	$112.70
premium	$4.54	$60.83	$121.66
diesel	$5.61	$75.22	$150.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	102.2	1	$35.77	$16.35
Efficient EV	85.2	0	$29.81	$13.63
EV Truck/SUV	136.3	1	$47.70	$21.80

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 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 5 days ago

Origin

Lewisville, TX

Morning in Lewisville on Wednesday

Local time

7:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Amarillo, TX

Morning in Amarillo on Wednesday

Local time

7:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°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

19 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 8m 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 Lewisville, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 340.7 miles and takes about 6h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Highway 287, North US Highway 287, US Highway 287 East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 170.4 miles from Lewisville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.48 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 Lewisville, TX to Amarillo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Lewisville, TX to Amarillo, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Amarillo, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lewisville, TX

Amarillo, TX

Same local time

19 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 8m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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