How far is Amarillo, TX from Colleyville, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Colleyville, TX is about 342.9 miles (551.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 312.7 miles (503.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
342.94 mi
06h 13m
Flight
312.72 mi
503.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
312.72 mi
Kilometers
503.27 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.94 mi
Kilometers
551.91 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colleyville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:02 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 1:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-10-15T12:49
Arrive Colleyville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 1:43 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amarillo
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
171.3 mi
03h 06m
To Colleyville
171.6 mi
03h 06m

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
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3234 ft · 42 sec · Northeast Loop

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 26: Colleyville

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Northeast Loop 820

    1439 ft · 33 sec · Northeast Loop 820

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Boulevard 26

    1.4 km · 1 min · Boulevard 26

  35. 35

    Continue on Grapevine Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Grapevine Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Colleyville Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Colleyville Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 30%
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 24%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 23%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 12%
East Amarillo Boulevard
5.35 mi · 2%
Northwest Freeway
5.18 mi · 2%
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

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.

Drive Time
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
312.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
03h 06m from Amarillo
Leave By
11:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colleyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 342.9 miles (551.9 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.3 miles from Amarillo and 171.6 miles from Colleyville.

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

The direct path is about 312.7 miles (503.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 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 $46.45 one way or $92.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colleyville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Colleyville. Straight-line distance: 312.72 mi (503.27 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

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

#2 Colleyville

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population27,085
Coordinates32.8809600, -97.1550100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Colleyville (-97.15501, 32.88096)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 552 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.1 gal
45.81 L · about $46.45
Round trip
$92.90
24.2 gal · 91.62 L
Estimated CO2
107.5 kg one way
Round trip: 215.1 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $46.45 $92.90
Mid-grade $4.35 $52.60 $105.20
Premium $4.72 $57.15 $114.30
Diesel $5.78 $69.89 $139.78

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 Colleyville. The current time is 12:49:11.

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.