How far is Amarillo, TX from Keller, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Keller, TX is about 332.6 miles (535.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306 miles (492.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 09m 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
332.56 mi
06h 04m
Flight
305.99 mi
492.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
305.99 mi
Kilometers
492.45 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.56 mi
Kilometers
535.2 km
Drive Time
06h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keller
Thu, Oct 15, 7:53 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 1:58 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 Keller
Thu, Oct 15, 7:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 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
11:50 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
Chillicothe
TX

Small city in Texas

From Amarillo
166.1 mi
03h 02m
To Keller
166.5 mi
03h 02m

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
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Bonds Ranch Road

    908 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Bonds Ranch Road

    46 m · 3 sec · West Bonds Ranch Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto West Bonds Ranch Road

    540 ft · 12 sec · West Bonds Ranch Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bonds Ranch Road

    48 m · 3 sec · East Bonds Ranch Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bonds Ranch Road

    666 ft · 14 sec · East Bonds Ranch Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bonds Ranch Road

    30 m · 2 sec · East Bonds Ranch Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bonds Ranch Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Bonds Ranch Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Golden Triangle Boulevard

    44 m · 8 sec · Golden Triangle Boulevard

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Golden Triangle Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Golden Triangle Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Harmon Road

    812 ft · 20 sec · Harmon Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Golden Triangle Boulevard

    3 mi · 6 min · Golden Triangle Boulevard

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Golden Triangle Boulevard

    44 m · 8 sec · Golden Triangle Boulevard

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Golden Triangle Boulevard

    874 ft · 33 sec · Golden Triangle Boulevard

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Golden Triangle Boulevard

    22 m · 4 sec · Golden Triangle Boulevard

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Golden Triangle Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Golden Triangle Boulevard

  39. 39

    Continue on Keller Parkway

    1298 ft · 32 sec · Keller Parkway

  40. 40

    Continue on Keller Parkway

    680 ft · 22 sec · Keller Parkway

  41. 41

    Turn slight left

    19 m · 2 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
3 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
100 mi · 30%
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 25%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 23%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 12%
East Amarillo Boulevard
5.35 mi · 2%
Northwest Freeway
5.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
306 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
03h 02m from Amarillo
Leave By
11:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keller.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 332.6 miles (535.2 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.1 miles from Amarillo and 166.5 miles from Keller.

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

The direct path is about 306 miles (492.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 $45.03 one way or $90.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keller.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Keller. Straight-line distance: 305.99 mi (492.45 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

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

#2 Keller

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population46,939
Coordinates32.9345700, -97.2516800
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Keller (-97.25168, 32.93457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.73 gal
44.42 L · about $45.03
Round trip
$90.06
23.46 gal · 88.84 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.5 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $45.03 $90.06
Mid-grade $4.35 $50.99 $101.98
Premium $4.72 $55.40 $110.80
Diesel $5.78 $67.75 $135.50

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 Keller. The current time is 13:49:12.

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.