How far is Amarillo, TX from Canyon, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Canyon, TX is about 127 miles (204.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127 mi
02h 16m
Flight
112.7 mi
181.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.7 mi
Kilometers
181.38 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127 mi
Kilometers
204.38 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canyon
Fri, Oct 16, 1:08 AM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 3:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-10-15T22:52
Arrive Canyon
Fri, Oct 16, 1:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amarillo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Kress
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Amarillo
63.6 mi
01h 08m
To Canyon
63.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph N

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.

  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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 40: East 4th Street

    1023 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Loop 289

    1583 ft · 34 sec · East Loop 289

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    1573 ft · 37 sec · East 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East FM 40

    3 mi · 5 min · East FM 40

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East FM 40

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
104 mi · 82%
Canyon Expressway
14 mi · 11%
North Loop 289
3.46 mi · 3%
East FM 40
2.98 mi · 2%
North Pierce Street
1.39 mi · 1%
North Interstate 27
0.48 mi
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

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kress
01h 08m from Amarillo
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and 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 127 miles (204.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Amarillo and 63.4 miles from Canyon.

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

The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Partly Sunny near Canyon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Canyon. Straight-line distance: 112.7 mi (181.38 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
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#2 Canyon

City in Randall County, Texas, United States

Population16,387
Coordinates33.5928600, -101.7315500
Altitude962
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Canyon (-101.73155, 33.59286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.96 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.40
8.96 gal · 33.92 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $17.20 $34.40
Mid-grade $4.35 $19.47 $38.95
Premium $4.72 $21.16 $42.32
Diesel $5.78 $25.88 $51.75

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Amarillo and Canyon. The current time is 22:52:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.