How far is Amarillo, TX from Del Rio, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Del Rio, TX is about 475 miles (764.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 408.5 miles (657.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in 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 Del Rio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Del Rio.
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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 left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway
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Continue on US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87
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Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway
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Continue on North Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Lynn Avenue
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway
52.1 mi · 52 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South
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Continue straight
32.3 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado
60.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Crockett Avenue
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn left onto Veterans Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Spur 297
1103 ft · 22 sec · Spur 297
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Turn left onto East Garfield Street
115 m · 31 sec · East Garfield Street
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Turn left onto Spur 297
33 m · 2 sec · Spur 297
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spur 297
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Del Rio.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
111 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Del Rio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Del Rio?
The road trip is about 475 miles (764.4 km) and usually takes 08h 27m 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?
Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.8 miles from Amarillo and 237.2 miles from Del Rio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 408.5 miles (657.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 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 $64.34 one way or $128.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Del Rio.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Del Rio. Straight-line distance: 408.5 mi (657.41 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 Del Rio
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 35,722 |
| Coordinates | 29.3627300, -100.8967600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Del Rio (-100.89676, 29.36273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 764 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $64.34 | $128.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $72.86 | $145.71 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $79.16 | $158.31 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $96.81 | $193.61 |
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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