How far is Amarillo, TX from Granbury, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Granbury, TX is about 355.3 miles (571.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 35m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Granbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Granbury.
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Start on East Amarillo Boulevard
5.1 mi · 6 min · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Turn right
59 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
1350 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive
1.9 mi · 2 min · North Lakeside Drive
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Turn left onto East Interstate Drive
718 ft · 16 sec · East Interstate Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
858 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Turn slight right onto US Highway 287
13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Burnett Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Avenue F Northwest
2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest
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Continue on US Highway 287
54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central East Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Henry S Grace Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Henry S Grace Freeway
61.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto FM 1821 North
3.6 mi · 6 min · FM 1821 North
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Turn left onto Highway 180 East
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 180 East
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Continue on Mineral Wells Highway
14.1 mi · 17 min · Mineral Wells Highway
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Continue on Palo Pinto Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Palo Pinto Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Courthouse Square
23 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Cleburne Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cleburne Highway
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Turn right onto Granbury Highway
10.3 mi · 18 min · Granbury Highway
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Continue on Weatherford Highway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Weatherford Highway
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Continue on North Houston Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Houston Street
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Turn right onto West Pearl Street
2043 ft · 1 min · West Pearl Street
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Turn left onto South Morgan Street
26 m · 2 sec · South Morgan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Morgan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Granbury.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Granbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Granbury?
The road trip is about 355.3 miles (571.8 km) and usually takes 06h 47m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.5 miles from Amarillo and 177.8 miles from Granbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 $48.14 one way or $96.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Granbury.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Granbury. Straight-line distance: 300.91 mi (484.27 km).
#1 Amarillo
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.
| Population | 199,654 |
| Coordinates | 35.2220000, -101.8313000 |
| Altitude | 1118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Granbury
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 11,101 |
| Coordinates | 32.4420800, -97.7942000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Granbury (-97.7942, 32.44208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 572 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $48.14 | $96.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $54.51 | $109.02 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $59.23 | $118.45 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $72.43 | $144.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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