How far is Amarillo, TX from Lancaster, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Lancaster, TX is about 377.9 miles (608.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 343 miles (552 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 44m 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 52m.
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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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Lancaster.
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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
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South
2952 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
3.4 mi · 3 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, US 287 South: Waxahachie, Dallas
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 54 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 342
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
2200 ft · 42 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
3119 ft · 57 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Turn right onto South Lancaster Road
2257 ft · 44 sec · South Lancaster Road
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Continue on North Dallas Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Dallas Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
52 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Historic Town Square
8 m · 1 sec · Historic Town Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Historic Town Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Lancaster.
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 Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 377.9 miles (608.1 km) and usually takes 06h 52m 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?
Electra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.8 miles from Amarillo and 189.1 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 343 miles (552 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 $51.17 one way or $102.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Sunny near Lancaster.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 343.02 mi (552.04 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 Lancaster
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 39,265 |
| Coordinates | 32.5920800, -96.7561100 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster (-96.75611, 32.59208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 608 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 42m |
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 | $51.17 | $102.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $57.95 | $115.89 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $62.96 | $125.92 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $76.99 | $153.99 |
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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