How far is Amarillo, TX from Canyon, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Canyon, TX is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Canyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Canyon.
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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 right to continue on Canyon Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Canyon Expressway
2113 ft · 42 sec · Canyon Expressway
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Continue on North 23rd Street
2037 ft · 60 sec · North 23rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 23rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Canyon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Canyon Expressway
Continue on Canyon Expressway
14 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Canyon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Canyon?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Timbercreek Canyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Amarillo and 9.3 miles from Canyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Canyon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Canyon. Straight-line distance: 17.42 mi (28.03 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 Canyon
City in Randall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,303 |
| Coordinates | 34.9803300, -101.9188000 |
| Altitude | 1080 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon (-101.9188, 34.98033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
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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