Origin
Wichita Falls, TX
Afternoon in Wichita Falls on Monday
Local time
1:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wichita Falls, TX to Amarillo, TX
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
224.9 mi
362 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
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6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wichita Falls, TX
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Amarillo, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wichita Falls, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 224.9 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Street, I 44 East, Central Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
112.5 miles from Wichita Falls, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 29m drive with frequent turns across 224.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Street 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wichita Falls, TX to Amarillo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 287 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 287 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 11th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita Falls, TX and Amarillo, TX.
1
Start on Scott Avenue
525 ft
·
20 sec
·
Scott Avenue
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
5th Street
3
Turn right
289 ft
·
5 sec
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North, US 287 North: Burkburnett, Lawton
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North, US 287 North: Burkburnett, Lawton
5
Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Freeway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Freeway
7
Continue on US Highway 287 East
40 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 287 East
8
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US Highway 287 West
26 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 287 West
10
Continue on East 11th Street
29 mi
·
32 min
·
East 11th Street
11
Continue on Avenue F Northeast
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue F Northeast
12
Continue on US Highway 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 287
13
Continue on Burnett Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnett Street
14
Continue on US Highway 287
14 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 287
15
Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
26 mi
·
28 min
·
Boykin Drive
16
Continue on East 2nd Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
17
Continue on US Highway 287
28 mi
·
28 min
·
US Highway 287
18
Continue on East 1st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1st Street
19
Continue on US Highway 287
20 mi
·
20 min
·
US Highway 287
20
Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Interstate Drive
21
Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 3rd Avenue
22
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
23
Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lakeside Drive
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
25
Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Amarillo Boulevard
26
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
27
Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Amarillo Boulevard
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.5 miles from Wichita Falls, TX, or about 1h 44m 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 80 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.5 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
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 Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls, TX
This is one driving day of about 224.9 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wichita Falls, 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 112.5 mi from Wichita Falls, TX · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.5 miles from Wichita Falls, 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
$34.35 one way
$68.71 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.65 | $75.30 |
| premium | $4.59 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.96 | $99.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.61 | $10.80 |
| Efficient EV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.68 | $9.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90 | 1 | $31.49 | $14.39 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
1:14 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
12 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
3h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wichita Falls, TX to Amarillo, TX covers 224.9 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street, I 44 East, Central Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.5 miles from Wichita Falls, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wichita Falls, TX to Amarillo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wichita Falls, TX to Amarillo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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