How far is Amarillo, TX from Liberty, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Liberty, TX is about 495 miles (796.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 452.3 miles (727.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 30m.
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 Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Liberty.
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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
14.4 mi · 15 min · Central East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
157 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right
112 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1080 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Loop 286
3.4 mi · 4 min · Northwest Loop 286
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Continue on Southeast Loop 286
3.7 mi · 4 min · Southeast Loop 286
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Take the exit right
729 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
28 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Clarksville Street
1.1 km · 44 sec · Clarksville Street
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Continue on US Highway 271 South
18.9 mi · 21 min · US Highway 271 South
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Continue on Paris Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Paris Road
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Continue on Halesboro Street
148 m · 6 sec · Halesboro Street
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Continue on Broadway
1055 ft · 14 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
1.4 km · 59 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
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Continue on US Highway 271 South
8.3 mi · 9 min · US Highway 271 South
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Continue on North First Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · North First Street
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Continue on North US Highway 271
11.7 mi · 13 min · North US Highway 271
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Continue on North US Highway 271
1.1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 271
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Continue on West Ferguson Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Ferguson Road
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Continue on West Ferguson Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Ferguson Road
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Continue on State Highway 49
16.1 mi · 19 min · State Highway 49
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West William Marvin Watson Boulevard
16.2 mi · 24 min · West William Marvin Watson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Liberty Road
1710 ft · 1 min · Liberty Road
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Continue on County Road 1617
2.9 mi · 11 min · County Road 1617
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Continue on West Liberty Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · West Liberty Road
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Continue on County Road 1617
1.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 1617
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Turn right
77 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Liberty.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 82 East
Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
157 mi · 02h 54m
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 Mostly Clear near Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Liberty?
The road trip is about 495 miles (796.7 km) and usually takes 09h 30m 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 247.1 miles from Amarillo and 247.9 miles from Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 452.3 miles (727.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 $67.07 one way or $134.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Mostly Clear near Liberty.
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.
Gainesville
Ardmore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 452.3 mi (727.9 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 Liberty
City in Texas, United States, part of the Houston metro area
| Population | 9,506 |
| Coordinates | 32.8845800, -94.4482500 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty (-94.44825, 32.88458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 797 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 10m |
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 | $67.07 | $134.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $75.94 | $151.88 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $82.51 | $165.02 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $100.91 | $201.81 |
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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