How far is Amarillo, TX from Fate, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Fate, TX is about 384.9 miles (619.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.3 miles (562.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 06m 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
384.86 mi
07h 03m
Flight
349.34 mi
562.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.34 mi
Kilometers
562.21 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
384.86 mi
Kilometers
619.38 km
Drive Time
07h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fate
Thu, Oct 15, 8:52 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 3:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-10-15T13:49
Arrive Fate
Thu, Oct 15, 8:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:03 PM to 2:33 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
9:54 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
192.2 mi
03h 31m
To Fate
192.7 mi
03h 31m

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

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 Fate.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    764 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West US Highway 380

    21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380

  26. 26

    Continue on West University Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    88 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    599 ft · 12 sec · North Interstate 35

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    753 ft · 18 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    26.4 mi · 28 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 66: Main Street, Lakeview Parkway

    1559 ft · 38 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway

    883 ft · 17 sec · President George Bush Highway

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Lakeview Parkway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeview Parkway

  39. 39

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1946 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto South Fannin Street

    1162 ft · 20 sec · South Fannin Street

  41. 41

    Turn slight right onto Williams Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Williams Street

  42. 42

    Continue on East State Highway 66

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 66

  43. 43

    Continue on State Highway 66

    2608 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 66

  44. 44

    Continue on West Holiday Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Holiday Drive

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Fate Main Place

    657 ft · 13 sec · Fate Main Place

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fate Main Place

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 21%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 20%
Central East Freeway
72.7 mi · 19%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
President George Bush Turnpike
26.4 mi · 7%
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 287 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

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 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
349.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Electra
03h 31m from Amarillo
Leave By
9:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Partly Sunny near Fate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 384.9 miles (619.4 km) and usually takes 07h 03m 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 192.2 miles from Amarillo and 192.7 miles from Fate.

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

The direct path is about 349.3 miles (562.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 $52.13 one way or $104.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Fate. Straight-line distance: 349.34 mi (562.21 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

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

#2 Fate

City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States

Population17,434
Coordinates32.9415100, -96.3813700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Fate (-96.38137, 32.94151)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 619 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.58 gal
51.41 L · about $52.13
Round trip
$104.27
27.16 gal · 102.82 L
Estimated CO2
120.7 kg one way
Round trip: 241.4 kg / 532 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $52.13 $104.27
Mid-grade $4.35 $59.03 $118.06
Premium $4.72 $64.14 $128.28
Diesel $5.78 $78.44 $156.88

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 Fate. The current time is 13:49:14.

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.