How far is Amarillo, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Garland, TX is about 461.8 miles (743.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 425 miles (684 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 18m 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
461.8 mi
07h 09m
Flight
424.99 mi
683.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
424.99 mi
Kilometers
683.96 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
461.8 mi
Kilometers
743.19 km
Drive Time
07h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Thu, Oct 15, 7:01 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 2:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-10-15T11:52
Arrive Garland
Thu, Oct 15, 7:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:09 PM to 2:39 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
9:42 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
Jolly
TX

City in Clay County, Texas, United States

From Amarillo
229.5 mi
03h 34m
To Garland
232.3 mi
03h 34m

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
92°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.4 mi · 15 min · Central East Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville

    159.1 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 7th Street Southwest

    82 m · 10 sec · 7th Street Southwest

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    2043 ft · 39 sec · Grand Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Clarksville Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clarksville Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 12th Street Southeast

    751 ft · 17 sec · 12th Street Southeast

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Lamar Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Lamar Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Lamar Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East

  31. 31

    Continue on West Front Street

    2 mi · 2 min · West Front Street

  32. 32

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 East

  33. 33

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Captain Henry Stout Bypass

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Captain Henry Stout Bypass

  35. 35

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    23.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82 East

  36. 36

    Turn right onto County Road 3215

    731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215

  37. 37

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 4 min

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 82 East
159 mi · 34%
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 18%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 17%
US Highway 82 East
43.2 mi · 9%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 9%
Central East Freeway
17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 82 East

Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville

159 mi · 02h 57m

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 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
425 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jolly
03h 34m from Amarillo
Leave By
9:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Sunny near Garland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 461.8 miles (743.2 km) and usually takes 07h 09m 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?

Jolly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229.5 miles from Amarillo and 232.3 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 425 miles (684 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 $62.54 one way or $125.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jolly

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

115 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Ardmore station

118 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Garland. Straight-line distance: 424.99 mi (683.96 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

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

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 743 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.29 gal
61.68 L · about $62.54
Round trip
$125.07
32.58 gal · 123.36 L
Estimated CO2
144.8 kg one way
Round trip: 289.5 kg / 638 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $62.54 $125.07
Mid-grade $4.35 $70.81 $141.63
Premium $4.72 $76.94 $153.88
Diesel $5.78 $94.09 $188.18

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 Garland. The current time is 11:52:00.

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.