How far is Amarillo, TX from Fairview, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Fairview, TX is about 507.1 miles (816.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 444.3 miles (715.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 09m 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
507.1 mi
09h 04m
Flight
444.37 mi
715.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
444.37 mi
Kilometers
715.15 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
507.1 mi
Kilometers
816.1 km
Drive Time
09h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Thu, Oct 15, 10:46 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 7:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-10-15T13:42
Arrive Fairview
Thu, Oct 15, 10:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:05 PM to 4:35 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
5:50 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
Bellevue
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Amarillo
253.5 mi
04h 32m
To Fairview
253.6 mi
04h 32m

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
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4 mi · 4 min · I 35W TEXpress

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North South Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Loop Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on Marlin Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  34. 34

    Continue on North Memorial Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street

  35. 35

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6

  36. 36

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  38. 38

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  39. 39

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.5 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2818: Harvey Mitchell Parkway

    1415 ft · 39 sec

  41. 41

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    790 ft · 19 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  42. 42

    Turn right onto North Harvey Mitchell Parkway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · North Harvey Mitchell Parkway

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 21

    1242 ft · 38 sec

  44. 44

    Turn right onto West State Highway 21

    2 mi · 2 min · West State Highway 21

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 20%
North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 17%
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 16%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 15%
East State Highway 6
46.6 mi · 9%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 8%
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
09h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.8 mi
444.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellevue
04h 32m from Amarillo
Leave By
5:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Mostly Sunny near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 507.1 miles (816.1 km) and usually takes 09h 04m 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?

Bellevue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 253.5 miles from Amarillo and 253.6 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 444.3 miles (715.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 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 $68.72 one way or $137.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Mostly Sunny near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Bellevue

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bellevue, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellevue.

RAIL

Gainesville

81 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Ardmore station

101 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

118 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 444.37 mi (715.15 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

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

#2 Fairview

Town in Texas, United States

Population9,358
Coordinates30.6521400, -96.4352400
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Fairview (-96.43524, 30.65214)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 816 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.9 gal
67.74 L · about $68.72
Round trip
$137.44
35.8 gal · 135.48 L
Estimated CO2
159.1 kg one way
Round trip: 318.2 kg / 702 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $68.72 $137.44
Mid-grade $4.35 $77.81 $155.62
Premium $4.72 $84.54 $169.08
Diesel $5.78 $103.39 $206.78

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 Fairview. The current time is 13:42:24.

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.