How far is Amarillo, TX from Murphy, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Murphy, TX is about 367.4 miles (591.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 335.1 miles (539.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 22m 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
367.35 mi
06h 41m
Flight
335.11 mi
539.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
335.11 mi
Kilometers
539.31 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.35 mi
Kilometers
591.19 km
Drive Time
06h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murphy
Thu, Oct 15, 9:19 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 4:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-10-15T14:37
Arrive Murphy
Thu, Oct 15, 9:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:41 PM to 2:11 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
10:38 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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Amarillo
183.5 mi
03h 20m
To Murphy
183.9 mi
03h 20m

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
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.5 mi · 11 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    14.3 mi · 15 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  36. 36

    Take the exit right toward Jupiter Road

    1530 ft · 33 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway

    2952 ft · 52 sec · President George Bush Highway

  38. 38

    Turn left onto North Jupiter Road

    1920 ft · 47 sec · North Jupiter Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto East Plano Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Plano Parkway

  40. 40

    Continue on 14th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 14th Street

  41. 41

    Continue on West FM 544

    1.1 km · 1 min · West FM 544

  42. 42

    Turn left onto North Murphy Road

    1999 ft · 59 sec · North Murphy Road

  43. 43

    Continue on North Murphy Road

    654 ft · 20 sec · North Murphy Road

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Murphy Road

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 22%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 21%
Central East Freeway
72.7 mi · 20%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 6%
President George Bush Turnpike
14.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 287 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

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 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
335.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
03h 20m from Amarillo
Leave By
10:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Sunny near Murphy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 367.4 miles (591.2 km) and usually takes 06h 41m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.5 miles from Amarillo and 183.9 miles from Murphy.

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

The direct path is about 335.1 miles (539.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 $49.75 one way or $99.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Murphy. Straight-line distance: 335.11 mi (539.31 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

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

#2 Murphy

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population20,844
Coordinates33.0151200, -96.6130500
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Murphy (-96.61305, 33.01512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 591 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.96 gal
49.07 L · about $49.75
Round trip
$99.51
25.92 gal · 98.14 L
Estimated CO2
115.2 kg one way
Round trip: 230.4 kg / 508 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $49.75 $99.51
Mid-grade $4.35 $56.34 $112.67
Premium $4.72 $61.21 $122.42
Diesel $5.78 $74.86 $149.71

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 Murphy. The current time is 14:37:48.

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.