Trip from New Braunfels, TX to Amarillo, TX

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Drive Time

9h 12m

Distance

525.6 mi

846 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 24 min

4 AM

9h 5m ★

6 AM

9h 13m

8 AM

9h 29m

10 AM

9h 19m

12 PM

9h 17m

3 PM

9h 19m

5 PM

9h 29m

8 PM

9h 8m

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

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city in Comal and Guadalupe counties in Texas, United States, that is the seat of Comal County

New Braunfels, TX

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Amarillo, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Braunfels, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 525.6 miles and takes about 9h 12m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, I 10, US 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109.9 miles on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $79.42 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

262.8 miles from New Braunfels, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 39m into the drive .

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Drive Character

At 525.6 miles and 9h 12m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Marshall Formby Memorial Highway and I 10.

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

There are about 52 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 12m, 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 15.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 525.6 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 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 36 key points

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

15.5 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 172 Toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop

15.7 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop

32.8 mi into trip | ~38m 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

34.8 mi into trip | ~41m 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 lanes.

523.9 mi into trip | ~9h 8m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Menard

133.5 mi in | ~2h 18m | via US 83

Lubbock

287 mi in | ~5h 5m | 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
Highway 84	20 mi	19m
Anderson Loop	16.7 mi	18m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Plaza

525 ft · 18 sec · Main Plaza

Continue on West San Antonio Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · West San Antonio Street

Continue on Spur Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Spur Street

Continue on I 35 Bus

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Schmidt Avenue

Turn right onto Interstate 35 South

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Interstate 35 South

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Merge onto I 35

11 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

1.8 mi · 1 min · North Pan Am Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Exit 172 Toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward Loop 1604 West

Merge onto Loop 1604

17 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop

Use the 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 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 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

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84

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 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.

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 262.8 miles from New Braunfels, TX, or about 4h 39m 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 116 miles or 2h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 262.8 miles or 4h 39m 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 262.8 miles or 4h 39m

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 8m

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 New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels, TX

Aim for roughly 263 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Amarillo, TX

Aim for roughly 263 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 116 miles from New Braunfels, 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 262.8 mi from New Braunfels, TX · 4h 39m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Kerrville, TX

173 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.

city in Garza County, Texas, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Post, TX

347 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

263 mi · about 4.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 263 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

San Antonio, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 116 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 262.8 miles from New Braunfels, 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 263 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

$79.42 one way

$158.84 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 184 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$86.93	$173.86
premium	$4.54	$93.84	$187.68
diesel	$5.61	$116.05	$232.09

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: 183.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	157.7	1	$55.19	$25.23
Efficient EV	131.4	1	$45.99	$21.02
EV Truck/SUV	210.2	2	$73.58	$33.64

Gas CO2

184 kg

EV CO2

61 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 1 day ago

Origin

New Braunfels, TX

Late night in New Braunfels on Wednesday

Local time

4:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 10 to 15 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:53PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:34PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Amarillo, TX

Late night in Amarillo on Wednesday

Local time

4:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

SW 25 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:53PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:34PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

9h 12m 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 New Braunfels, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 525.6 miles and takes about 9h 12m 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 263 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 262.8 miles from New Braunfels, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $79.42 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 New Braunfels, TX and Amarillo, TX, road signs point toward Menard and Lubbock.

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Trip from New Braunfels, TX to Amarillo, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

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