How far is Amarillo, TX from Longview, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Longview, TX is about 490.3 miles (789 km), with a travel time of about 08h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 448 miles (721 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 31m 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
490.25 mi
08h 45m
Flight
448.02 mi
721.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
448.02 mi
Kilometers
721.02 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
490.25 mi
Kilometers
788.98 km
Drive Time
08h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Longview
Thu, Oct 15, 10:35 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 7:20 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 Longview
Thu, Oct 15, 10:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:46 PM to 4:16 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
6:28 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
Henrietta
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Amarillo
244.8 mi
04h 22m
To Longview
245.5 mi
04h 22m

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
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    764 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West US Highway 380

    21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380

  26. 26

    Continue on West University Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    88 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    599 ft · 12 sec · North Interstate 35

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    753 ft · 18 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    17.1 mi · 19 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East, I 635 Express Toll East: Harry Hines Boulevard

    604 ft · 10 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East, I 635 Express Toll East

    1427 ft · 29 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  37. 37

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  38. 38

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell

    1 km · 1 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on US 80 East: Terrell

    1373 ft · 33 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  42. 42

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  43. 43

    Merge slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 31 East: Downtown Longview

    2033 ft · 39 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 31 North

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 North

  46. 46

    Continue on East State Highway 31

    2398 ft · 57 sec · East State Highway 31

  47. 47

    Turn right onto West Marshall Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West Marshall Avenue

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Marshall Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
48 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
8 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 80 East
110 mi · 22%
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 17%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 16%
Central East Freeway
72.7 mi · 15%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 8%
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 80 East

Merge slight left

89.7 mi · 01h 30m

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
08h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
448 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
04h 22m from Amarillo
Leave By
6:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Sunny near Longview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 490.3 miles (789 km) and usually takes 08h 45m 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 244.8 miles from Amarillo and 245.5 miles from Longview.

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

The direct path is about 448 miles (721 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 $66.41 one way or $132.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Sunny near Longview.

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Henrietta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henrietta.

RAIL

Gainesville

100 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Ardmore station

106 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Longview. Straight-line distance: 448.02 mi (721.02 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

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

#2 Longview

The most populous city in Gregg County, Texas.

Population81,728
Coordinates32.5007000, -94.7404900
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Longview (-94.74049, 32.5007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 789 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.3 gal
65.49 L · about $66.41
Round trip
$132.83
34.6 gal · 130.98 L
Estimated CO2
153.7 kg one way
Round trip: 307.5 kg / 678 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $66.41 $132.83
Mid-grade $4.35 $75.20 $150.41
Premium $4.72 $81.71 $163.42
Diesel $5.78 $99.92 $199.85

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 Longview. The current time is 13:49:11.

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.