How far is Amarillo, TX from Fredericksburg, VA?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Fredericksburg, VA is about 1544.5 miles (2485.6 km), with a travel time of about 27h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1361.6 miles (2191.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 55h 38m 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
1544.45 mi
27h 49m
Flight
1361.6 mi
2191.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1361.6 mi
Kilometers
2191.29 km
Flight Time
02h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
1544.45 mi
Kilometers
2485.55 km
Drive Time
27h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 27h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredericksburg
Fri, Oct 16, 9:12 PM EDT
Return by in Amarillo
Sun, Oct 18, 12:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive Fredericksburg
Fri, Oct 16, 8:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
27h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 AM 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
Stanton
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Amarillo
771.1 mi
13h 54m
To Fredericksburg
773.4 mi
13h 54m

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
71°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Amarillo Boulevard

    11.1 mi · 13 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East US Highway 66

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East US Highway 66

  3. 3

    Continue on East Business 40

    3.2 mi · 3 min · East Business 40

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    170.8 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  10. 10

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    243.8 mi · 4 hr 8 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    124.3 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Blues Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    18 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

    197.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  19. 19

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    157.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    37 mi · 41 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    136 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Louisa Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Gordonsville Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Gordon Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Gordon Avenue

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    14 m · 1 sec

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Constitution Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Germanna Highway

    698 ft · 11 sec · Germanna Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Plank Road

    13.4 mi · 21 min · Plank Road

  38. 38

    Continue on William Street

    3238 ft · 1 min · William Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto William Street

    591 ft · 22 sec · William Street

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto Hanover Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hanover Street

  41. 41

    Continue on George Street

    1082 ft · 37 sec · George Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Prince Edward Street

    122 m · 15 sec · Prince Edward Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto William Street

    660 ft · 27 sec · William Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Princess Anne Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Princess Anne Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Princess Anne Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
580 mi · 38%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
319 mi · 21%
I 81 North
297 mi · 19%
Memphis
124 mi · 8%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
64.8 mi · 4%
I 64 East
37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

244 mi · 04h 08m

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
27h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
55h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+182.9 mi
1361.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
13h 54m from Amarillo
Leave By
4:22 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Chance Rain Showers near Fredericksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1544.5 miles (2485.6 km) and usually takes 27h 49m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 771.1 miles from Amarillo and 773.4 miles from Fredericksburg.

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

The direct path is about 1361.6 miles (2191.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 182.9 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 $209.23 one way or $418.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 484.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Amarillo and Fredericksburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Chance Rain Showers near Fredericksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Stanton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stanton, 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 Stanton.

RAIL

Central Station

70 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

73 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 1361.6 mi (2191.29 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

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

#2 Fredericksburg

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population29,492
Coordinates38.3031800, -77.4605400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Fredericksburg (-77.46054, 38.30318)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)51h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)38h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)30h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)25h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)22h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)19h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
54.5 gal
206.3 L · about $209.23
Round trip
$418.45
109 gal · 412.6 L
Estimated CO2
484.3 kg one way
Round trip: 968.7 kg / 2136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $209.23 $418.45
Mid-grade $4.35 $236.91 $473.82
Premium $4.72 $257.40 $514.81
Diesel $5.78 $314.79 $629.58

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Amarillo, TX and Fredericksburg, VA. The current time in Amarillo is 16:22:38, although it is 17:22:38 in Fredericksburg.

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.