How far is Amarillo, TX from Kilgore, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Kilgore, TX is about 482.1 miles (775.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 444.7 miles (715.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Kilgore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Kilgore.
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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
69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
764 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380
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Continue on West University Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive
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Take the exit slight right
88 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
599 ft · 12 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
753 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 35E South: Dallas
9.8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway
17.1 mi · 19 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East, I 635 Express Toll East: Harry Hines Boulevard
604 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East, I 635 Express Toll East
1427 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.2 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
1373 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
83.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 135: Kilgore, Gladewater
888 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on I 20 Frontage Road
1715 ft · 51 sec · I 20 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 135 North
3.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 135 North
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Turn left onto Gladewater Street
2705 ft · 1 min · Gladewater Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
797 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Kilgore.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 80 East
Merge slight left
83.7 mi · 01h 24m
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 Kilgore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Kilgore?
The road trip is about 482.1 miles (775.8 km) and usually takes 08h 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?
Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240.7 miles from Amarillo and 241.4 miles from Kilgore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 444.7 miles (715.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 $65.30 one way or $130.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Sunny near Kilgore.
Stop Ideas Near Henrietta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henrietta.
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Ardmore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Kilgore. Straight-line distance: 444.66 mi (715.61 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 Kilgore
Small city in Gregg County, Texas
| Population | 14,857 |
| Coordinates | 32.3862600, -94.8757700 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kilgore (-94.87577, 32.38626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 776 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 00m |
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 | $65.30 | $130.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $73.94 | $147.88 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $80.34 | $160.68 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $98.25 | $196.50 |
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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