How far is Amarillo, TX from Ennis, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Ennis, TX is about 394.5 miles (634.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 359.5 miles (578.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
394.52 mi
07h 11m
Flight
359.56 mi
578.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
359.56 mi
Kilometers
578.65 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
394.52 mi
Kilometers
634.92 km
Drive Time
07h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ennis
Thu, Oct 15, 8:51 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 4:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-10-15T13:39
Arrive Ennis
Thu, Oct 15, 8:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:12 PM to 2:42 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
9:36 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
Electra
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Amarillo
197 mi
03h 35m
To Ennis
197.5 mi
03h 35m

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
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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 Ennis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South

    2952 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    3.4 mi · 3 min · I 35W TEXpress

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, US 287 South: Waxahachie, Dallas

    1 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 54 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    44.4 mi · 50 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Nesuda Road

    816 ft · 23 sec · Nesuda Road

  33. 33

    Take the ramp left

    2633 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto West Ennis Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Ennis Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left

    55 m · 13 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 287 South
122 mi · 31%
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 26%
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 21%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 10%
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
7.44 mi · 2%
East Amarillo Boulevard
5.35 mi · 1%
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
07h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
359.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Electra
03h 35m from Amarillo
Leave By
9:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Partly Sunny near Ennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 394.5 miles (634.9 km) and usually takes 07h 11m 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?

Electra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197 miles from Amarillo and 197.5 miles from Ennis.

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

The direct path is about 359.5 miles (578.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 $53.44 one way or $106.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Ennis. Straight-line distance: 359.56 mi (578.65 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

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

#2 Ennis

City in Texas, USA

Population20,678
Coordinates32.3293100, -96.6252700
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Ennis (-96.62527, 32.32931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 635 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.92 gal
52.7 L · about $53.44
Round trip
$106.88
27.84 gal · 105.4 L
Estimated CO2
123.7 kg one way
Round trip: 247.4 kg / 545 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $53.44 $106.88
Mid-grade $4.35 $60.51 $121.02
Premium $4.72 $65.74 $131.49
Diesel $5.78 $80.40 $160.80

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 Ennis. The current time is 13:39:45.

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.