Drive Time
6h 10m
Distance
399.2 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
The drive from Terrell, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 399.2 miles and takes about 6h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Adelaide Street, East Moore Avenue, Highway 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.39 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
199.6 miles from Terrell, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 10m drive with frequent turns across 399.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Adelaide Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Moore Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 635 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lyndon B | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35E North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Terrell, TX and Amarillo, TX.
Start on South Virginia Street
Turn right
Turn right onto South Adelaide Street
Turn left onto East Moore Avenue
Continue on West US Highway 80
Take the exit straight toward US 80 West: Dallas
Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
Turn left onto West University Drive
Continue on US Highway 380 West
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287
Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Continue on Central Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
Continue on US Highway 287 East
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Continue on US Highway 287 West
Continue on East 11th Street
Continue on Avenue F Northeast
Continue on US Highway 287
Continue on Burnett Street
Continue on US Highway 287
Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
Continue on East 2nd Street
Continue on US Highway 287
Continue on East 1st Street
Continue on US Highway 287
Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive
Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive
Take the exit slight right toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard
Continue straight
Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
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 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 88 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 199.6 miles or 3h 5m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amarillo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Terrell, 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 Terrell, TX
This is one driving day of about 399.2 miles and 6h 10m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 199.6 mi from Terrell, TX · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
200 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.
A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 199.6 miles from Terrell, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$59.39 one way
$118.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $66.83 | $133.65 |
| premium | $4.59 | $72.15 | $144.31 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $62.76 | $125.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 119.8 | 1 | $41.92 | $19.16 |
| Efficient EV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.93 | $15.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 159.7 | 1 | $55.89 | $25.55 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Terrell on Saturday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Amarillo on Saturday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
58°F
Wichita Falls, TX
200 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.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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