How far is Alice, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Alice, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 637 miles (1025.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 561.5 miles (903.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
636.96 mi
09h 46m
Flight
561.55 mi
903.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
561.55 mi
Kilometers
903.73 km
Flight Time
01h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
636.96 mi
Kilometers
1025.09 km
Drive Time
09h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Wed, Jun 24, 6:54 PM CDT
Return by in Alice
Thu, Jun 25, 4:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alice
2026-06-24T09:08
Arrive Amarillo
Wed, Jun 24, 6:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:46 PM to 5:16 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alice
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Paint Rock
TX

Town of the United States

From Alice
316.3 mi
04h 53m
To Amarillo
320.6 mi
04h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
95°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alice and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alice and Amarillo.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Cameron Street

    109 m · 15 sec · North Cameron Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Johnson Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Johnson Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    3062 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  27. 27

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  38. 38

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  39. 39

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  41. 41

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  43. 43

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  44. 44

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    109.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  46. 46

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  47. 47

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  48. 48

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alice and Amarillo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
114 mi · 18%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110 mi · 17%
Nueces Street
83.2 mi · 13%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 12%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 7%
North Johnson Street
39.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

110 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.5 mi
561.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paint Rock
04h 53m from Alice
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Alice and Mostly Sunny near Amarillo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alice to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 637 miles (1025.1 km) and usually takes 09h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 316.3 miles from Alice and 320.6 miles from Amarillo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 561.5 miles (903.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $84.95 one way or $169.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 199.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Alice and Mostly Sunny near Amarillo.

Stop Ideas Near Paint Rock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Paint Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Ballinger City Administrator
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Ballinger City Administrator

Ballinger , TX
700 Railroad Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paint Rock.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alice and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 561.55 mi (903.73 km).

Alice

#1 Alice

City in Texas

Population18,591
Coordinates27.7522500, -98.0697200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: East 2nd Street (-98.069719, 27.752164)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1025 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.48 gal
85.08 L · about $84.95
Round trip
$169.90
44.96 gal · 170.16 L
Estimated CO2
199.8 kg one way
Round trip: 399.6 kg / 881 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $84.95 $169.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $95.58 $191.17
Premium $4.59 $103.21 $206.41
Diesel $3.99 $89.76 $179.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Jun 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Alice and Amarillo. The current time is 09:08:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.