How far is Amarillo, TX from Oklahoma City, OK?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Oklahoma City, OK is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.8 miles (392.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Oklahoma City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Oklahoma City.
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Start on East Amarillo Boulevard
11.1 mi · 13 min · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Turn right onto East US Highway 66
1.3 mi · 1 min · East US Highway 66
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Continue on East Business 40
3.2 mi · 3 min · East Business 40
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Oklahoma City
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
170.8 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
64.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
1.3 km · 60 sec · Crosstown Expressway
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Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
118 m · 15 sec · South Klein Avenue
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Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Sheridan Avenue
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Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
136 m · 20 sec · North Robinson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Oklahoma City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
171 mi · 02h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Amarillo and Sunny near Oklahoma City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Oklahoma City?
The road trip is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km) and usually takes 04h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sayre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from Amarillo and 129 miles from Oklahoma City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.8 miles (392.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.68 one way or $69.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Amarillo and Sunny near Oklahoma City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 243.75 mi (392.28 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 Oklahoma City
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
| Population | 655,057 |
| Coordinates | 35.4675600, -97.5164300 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oklahoma City (-97.51643, 35.46756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $3.82 | $34.68 | $69.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
| Premium | $4.68 | $42.51 | $85.03 |
| Diesel | $5.67 | $51.47 | $102.93 |
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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