How far is Amarillo, TX from Alpine, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Alpine, TX is about 425 miles (684 km), with a travel time of about 07h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 04m 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 07h 32m.
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
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Alpine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Alpine.
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Start on East Amarillo Boulevard
87 m · 9 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Pierce Street
2278 ft · 58 sec · North Pierce Street
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Continue on North Pierce Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Pierce Street
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Continue on Canyon Expressway
14 mi · 16 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway
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Continue on US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87
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Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway
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Continue on North Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Lynn Avenue
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 349
47.7 mi · 48 min · State Highway 349
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Continue on North Big Spring Street
6.9 mi · 11 min · North Big Spring Street
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Continue on Rankin Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Rankin Highway
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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 TX 349
42.1 mi · 44 min · TX 349
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Turn right onto Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
17.7 mi · 20 min · Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
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Continue on East 3rd Street
57 mi · 1 hr · East 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross State University
1105 ft · 27 sec · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue on Interstate 10 West
613 ft · 18 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto South US Higway 67
25.7 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67
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Continue on South US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 67
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Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on East Avenue E
1.1 km · 50 sec · East Avenue E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Alpine.
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
Keep slight left to 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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Alpine?
The road trip is about 425 miles (684 km) and usually takes 07h 32m 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 Amarillo and 212.3 miles from Alpine.
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 72.6 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 $57.59 one way or $115.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpine.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Alpine. Straight-line distance: 352.43 mi (567.18 km).
#1 Amarillo
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.
| Population | 199,654 |
| Coordinates | 35.2220000, -101.8313000 |
| Altitude | 1118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Alpine (-103.66206, 30.35862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 684 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $57.59 | $115.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $65.21 | $130.41 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $70.85 | $141.69 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $86.64 | $173.28 |
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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