How far is Amarillo, TX from Highland Park, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Highland Park, TX is about 365.9 miles (588.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 14m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Highland Park.
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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 right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820
2148 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll
675 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway
1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue, Hi Line Drive, Victory Avenue
586 ft · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
53 m · 4 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on North Stemmons Freeway
1745 ft · 41 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto Oak Lawn Avenue
1787 ft · 54 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North
1081 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
1.5 km · 1 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lemmon Avenue
883 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Lomo Alto Drive
2697 ft · 1 min · Lomo Alto Drive
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Turn right onto Bordeaux Avenue
1428 ft · 45 sec · Bordeaux Avenue
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Turn left onto Douglas Avenue
1918 ft · 57 sec · Douglas Avenue
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Turn right onto Beverly Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Beverly Drive
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Turn left onto Saint John's Drive
135 m · 20 sec · Saint John's Drive
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Turn right onto Cornell Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Cornell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cornell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Highland Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Sunny near Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 365.9 miles (588.8 km) and usually takes 06h 37m 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 182.7 miles from Amarillo and 183.1 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 $49.56 one way or $99.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Sunny near Highland Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 332.35 mi (534.87 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 Highland Park
Town in Texas
| Population | 9,050 |
| Coordinates | 32.8334600, -96.7919500 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Park (-96.79195, 32.83346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 589 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $49.56 | $99.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $56.12 | $112.24 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $60.97 | $121.95 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $74.57 | $149.14 |
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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