How far is Amarillo, TX from Orange County, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Orange County, TX is about 654.1 miles (1052.6 km), with a travel time of about 12h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 580.4 miles (934.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 13m 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
654.07 mi
12h 06m
Flight
580.44 mi
934.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
580.44 mi
Kilometers
934.12 km
Flight Time
01h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
654.07 mi
Kilometers
1052.62 km
Drive Time
12h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange County
Fri, Oct 16, 12:55 AM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 1:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-10-15T12:48
Arrive Orange County
Fri, Oct 16, 12:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
12h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:07 PM to 7:37 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
11:46 AM 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
Blue Mound
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Amarillo
326.7 mi
06h 03m
To Orange County
327.5 mi
06h 03m

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
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Orange County.

  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

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  30. 30

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  31. 31

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  33. 33

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

    778 ft · 22 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 49 sec · Continental Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto McKinney Avenue

    1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue

  39. 39

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2537 ft · 49 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on C F Hawn Freeway

    68.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · C F Hawn Freeway

  44. 44

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West

  45. 45

    Turn left onto West Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Corsicana Street

  46. 46

    Continue on US Highway 175 East

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East

  47. 47

    Continue on West Pine Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street

  48. 48

    Continue on US Highway 175

    13.3 mi · 15 min · US Highway 175

  49. 49

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 58 sec · Frankston Highway

  50. 50

    Continue on Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 22 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  51. 51

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street

  52. 52

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North

  53. 53

    Continue on North Dickinson Drive

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Drive

  54. 54

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South

  55. 55

    Continue on North Marcus Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street

  56. 56

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South

  57. 57

    Continue on Rusk Street

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street

  58. 58

    Take the exit slight right

    555 ft · 15 sec

  59. 59

    Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

    2497 ft · 49 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  60. 60

    Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

    750 ft · 18 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  61. 61

    Turn right onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  62. 62

    Turn straight onto North Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Timberland Drive

  63. 63

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    3102 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  64. 64

    Turn left onto East Denman Avenue

    38.5 mi · 44 min · East Denman Avenue

  65. 65

    Continue on North Wheeler Avenue

    3 mi · 3 min · North Wheeler Avenue

  66. 66

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    6.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 69 North

  67. 67

    Continue on North Magnolia Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · North Magnolia Street

  68. 68

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    42.5 mi · 48 min · US Highway 69 South

  69. 69

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  70. 70

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles

    3013 ft · 1 min

  71. 71

    Merge slight left onto Lake Charles

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  72. 72

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1442: Bridge City

    968 ft · 14 sec

  73. 73

    Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road

    32 m · 5 sec · West I-10 Service Road

  74. 74

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    1970 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Road

  75. 75

    Turn right onto Kristi Lane

    2315 ft · 2 min · Kristi Lane

  76. 76

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kristi Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
76 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
12 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 16%
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 13%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 12%
US Highway 69 South
72.8 mi · 11%
C F Hawn Freeway
68.7 mi · 10%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
12h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.7 mi
580.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Mound
06h 03m from Amarillo
Leave By
11:46 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Sunny near Orange County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Orange County?

The road trip is about 654.1 miles (1052.6 km) and usually takes 12h 06m 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?

Blue Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 326.7 miles from Amarillo and 327.5 miles from Orange County.

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

The direct path is about 580.4 miles (934.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.7 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 $88.60 one way or $177.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 205.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blue Mound

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blue Mound and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
City of Southlake
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

City of Southlake

Southlake , TX
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX 76092
Rating 4.7/5 33 reviews City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Mound.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

12 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

51 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

57 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 580.44 mi (934.12 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Orange County

#2 Orange County

County in Texas, United States

Population82,878
Coordinates30.1213100, -93.8939000
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Orange County (-93.8939, 30.12131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1053 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.08 gal
87.37 L · about $88.60
Round trip
$177.21
46.16 gal · 174.74 L
Estimated CO2
205.1 kg one way
Round trip: 410.2 kg / 904 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $88.60 $177.21
Mid-grade $4.35 $100.33 $200.66
Premium $4.72 $109.01 $218.01
Diesel $5.78 $133.31 $266.62

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 Orange County. The current time is 12:48:47.

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.