How far is Amarillo, TX from Breckenridge, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Breckenridge, TX is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hardeman County, Texas, United States
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 Breckenridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Breckenridge.
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Start on East Amarillo Boulevard
5.1 mi · 6 min · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Turn right
59 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
1350 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive
1.9 mi · 2 min · North Lakeside Drive
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Turn left onto East Interstate Drive
718 ft · 16 sec · East Interstate Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
858 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Turn slight right onto US Highway 287
13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Burnett Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Avenue F Northwest
2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest
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Continue on US Highway 287
54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
740 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto US Highway 287 West
896 ft · 28 sec · US Highway 287 West
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Turn right onto Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 48 min
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Turn right
11.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Highway 283
35.6 mi · 53 min · Highway 283
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Continue on United States Highway 183
13.6 mi · 20 min · United States Highway 183
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Continue on US Highway 183 North
15.8 mi · 23 min · US Highway 183 North
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Continue on North Breckenridge Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Breckenridge Avenue
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Turn left
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Breckenridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 287 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
77.2 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Breckenridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Breckenridge?
The road trip is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?
Quanah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.3 miles from Amarillo and 143.4 miles from Breckenridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 5:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.85 one way or $77.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Breckenridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Breckenridge. Straight-line distance: 239.13 mi (384.84 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 Breckenridge
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 5,400 |
| Coordinates | 32.7556800, -98.9022900 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Breckenridge (-98.90229, 32.75568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $38.85 | $77.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $43.99 | $87.98 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $47.80 | $95.59 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $58.45 | $116.91 |
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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