Origin
Robinson, TX
Afternoon in Robinson on Sunday
Local time
1:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Robinson, TX to Amarillo, TX
Drive Time
6h 31m
Distance
432.3 mi
696 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
Robinson, TX
Thomas balabaud
Amarillo, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Robinson, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 432.3 miles and takes about 6h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on The Circle, Circle Road, South Jack Kultgen Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.04 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
216.2 miles from Robinson, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 31m drive with frequent turns across 432.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
The Circle is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 6h 31m, 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 Robinson, TX to Amarillo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Circle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 81 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lloyd Ruby Overpass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
The Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robinson, TX and Amarillo, TX.
1
Start on South Robinson Drive
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Robinson Drive
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
The Circle
3
Exit the rotary onto Circle Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Circle Road
4
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
443 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 35 North, US 77 North
6
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
7
Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
8
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
52 mi
·
54 min
·
I 35W: Fort Worth
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
8.9 mi
·
8 min
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I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
12
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
1 min
13
Continue straight
102 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
14
Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
15
Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Freeway
17
Continue on US Highway 287 East
40 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 287 East
18
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US Highway 287 West
26 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 287 West
20
Continue on East 11th Street
29 mi
·
32 min
·
East 11th Street
21
Continue on Avenue F Northeast
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue F Northeast
22
Continue on US Highway 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 287
23
Continue on Burnett Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnett Street
24
Continue on US Highway 287
14 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 287
25
Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
26 mi
·
28 min
·
Boykin Drive
26
Continue on East 2nd Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
27
Continue on US Highway 287
28 mi
·
28 min
·
US Highway 287
28
Continue on East 1st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1st Street
29
Continue on US Highway 287
20 mi
·
20 min
·
US Highway 287
30
Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Interstate Drive
31
Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 3rd Avenue
32
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
33
Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lakeside Drive
34
Take the exit slight right toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
35
Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Amarillo Boulevard
36
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
37
Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Amarillo Boulevard
38
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 216.2 miles from Robinson, TX, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
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 95 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 216.2 miles or 3h 15m 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 37m
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 Robinson, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Robinson, TX
This is one driving day of about 432.3 miles and 6h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Robinson, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 216.2 mi from Robinson, TX · 3h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
216 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 216.2 miles from Robinson, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$66.04 one way
$132.07 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
151 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $72.37 | $144.74 |
| premium | $4.59 | $78.14 | $156.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $96.04 | $192.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.7 | 1 | $45.39 | $20.75 |
| Efficient EV | 108.1 | 1 | $37.83 | $17.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 172.9 | 2 | $60.52 | $27.67 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
51 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
1:49 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.
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
15 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 31m 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 Robinson, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 432.3 miles and takes about 6h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are The Circle, Circle Road, South Jack Kultgen Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 216.2 miles from Robinson, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.04 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 itself is not hard, but at 6h 31m, 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 Robinson, TX to Amarillo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Robinson, TX to Amarillo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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