How far is Alpine, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Alpine, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 418 miles (672.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpine and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and Amarillo.
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Start on West Avenue E
74 m · 9 sec · West Avenue E
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
103 m · 20 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto West Holland Avenue
1.2 km · 52 sec · West Holland Avenue
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Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90
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Turn slight left onto US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on South US Higway 67
25.4 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
677 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton
24.1 mi · 23 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
1.4 km · 2 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue straight
50 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
42.1 mi · 44 min · Main Street
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Continue on South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349
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Continue on Rankin Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Rankin Highway
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Continue on South Big Spring Street
6.9 mi · 11 min · South Big Spring Street
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Continue on State Highway 349
47.7 mi · 48 min · State Highway 349
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 87
82 m · 4 sec · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Lynn Avenue
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Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 52 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway
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Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
111.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Canyon Expressway
13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street
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Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard
32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine and Amarillo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
111 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alpine and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpine to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 418 miles (672.7 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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?
Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.8 miles from Alpine and 205.2 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.6 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 $56.63 one way or $113.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alpine and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 352.43 mi (567.18 km).
#1 Alpine
City in and county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,036 |
| Coordinates | 30.3586200, -103.6620600 |
| Altitude | 1364 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amarillo
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.
| Population | 199,654 |
| Coordinates | 35.2220000, -101.8313000 |
| Altitude | 1118 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 673 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $56.63 | $113.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $64.12 | $128.24 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $69.66 | $139.33 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $85.20 | $170.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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