How far is Amarillo, TX from Alamo Heights, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Alamo Heights, TX is about 507.2 miles (816.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 442.3 miles (711.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 50m 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
507.2 mi
08h 55m
Flight
442.31 mi
711.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
442.31 mi
Kilometers
711.83 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
507.2 mi
Kilometers
816.26 km
Drive Time
08h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo Heights
Sat, Apr 25, 10:43 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Sun, Apr 26, 7:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-04-25T13:48
Arrive Alamo Heights
Sat, Apr 25, 10:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:55 PM to 4:25 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
6:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amarillo
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
Sweetwater
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Amarillo
253.9 mi
04h 27m
To Alamo Heights
253.3 mi
04h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Alamo Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on East Amarillo Boulevard

    87 m · 9 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Pierce Street

    2278 ft · 58 sec · North Pierce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Pierce Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Pierce Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    14 mi · 16 min · Canyon Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    103.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 27

    2536 ft · 1 min · North Interstate 27

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Loop 289

    1110 ft · 24 sec · North Loop 289

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    885 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive

    128 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Spur 331: Southeast Drive

    71 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289

    563 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Loop 289

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Drive

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Slaton Road

    996 ft · 13 sec · Slaton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  17. 17

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  18. 18

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  19. 19

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  30. 30

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  31. 31

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  36. 36

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on I 410 East

    1.1 km · 2 min

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Connally Loop

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward Wetmore Road, Broadway

    976 ft · 24 sec

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto Northeast Loop 410

    2824 ft · 56 sec · Northeast Loop 410

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Blue Bonnet Boulevard

    60 m · 9 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
107 mi · 21%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
104 mi · 20%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 15%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 8%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 6%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

104 mi · 01h 44m

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
08h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.9 mi
442.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
04h 27m from Amarillo
Leave By
6:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Amarillo and Partly Sunny near Alamo Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Alamo Heights?

The road trip is about 507.2 miles (816.3 km) and usually takes 08h 55m 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?

Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 253.9 miles from Amarillo and 253.3 miles from Alamo Heights.

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

The direct path is about 442.3 miles (711.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 $67.64 one way or $135.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amarillo and Partly Sunny near Alamo Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater

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 Sweetwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Alamo Heights. Straight-line distance: 442.31 mi (711.83 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Alamo Heights

#2 Alamo Heights

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population8,668
Coordinates29.4849500, -98.4658500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Alamo Heights (-98.46585, 29.48495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 816 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.9 gal
67.75 L · about $67.64
Round trip
$135.29
35.8 gal · 135.5 L
Estimated CO2
159.1 kg one way
Round trip: 318.2 kg / 702 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $67.64 $135.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $76.11 $152.22
Premium $4.59 $82.18 $164.36
Diesel $3.99 $71.47 $142.95

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Amarillo and Alamo Heights. The current time is 13:48:20.

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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.