How far is Amarillo, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Arlington, TX is about 352 miles (566.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.5 miles (515.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
351.99 mi
05h 20m
Flight
320.48 mi
515.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.48 mi
Kilometers
515.76 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.99 mi
Kilometers
566.48 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Tue, May 5, 5:06 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Tue, May 5, 10:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-05-05T11:46
Arrive Arlington
Tue, May 5, 5:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amarillo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Amarillo
175.6 mi
02h 40m
To Arlington
176.4 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Amarillo Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 6 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right

    59 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1350 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Lakeside Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Interstate Drive

    718 ft · 16 sec · East Interstate Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    858 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  10. 10

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  12. 12

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  20. 20

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 18 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Loop

  32. 32

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Airport Freeway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South

    3 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
9 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 30%
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 23%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 22%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 12%
East Amarillo Boulevard
5.35 mi · 2%
Northwest Freeway
5.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
320.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 40m from Amarillo
Leave By
6:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Amarillo and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 352 miles (566.5 km) and usually takes 05h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.6 miles from Amarillo and 176.4 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 320.5 miles (515.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.94 one way or $93.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Amarillo and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 320.48 mi (515.76 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 566 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.42 gal
47.02 L · about $46.94
Round trip
$93.87
24.84 gal · 94.04 L
Estimated CO2
110.4 kg one way
Round trip: 220.8 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.94 $93.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.81 $105.62
Premium $4.59 $57.02 $114.04
Diesel $3.99 $49.59 $99.19

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Amarillo and Arlington. The current time is 11:46:17.

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.