How far is Amarillo, TX from Palo Pinto County, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Palo Pinto County, TX is about 327.2 miles (526.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264 miles (424.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Palo Pinto County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Palo Pinto County.
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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 left to continue on Henry S Grace Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Henry S Grace Freeway
61.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Continue straight
23.5 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto West Hubbard Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Hubbard Street
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Continue on US Highway 180 West
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 180 West
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Continue on Palo Pinto Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Palo Pinto Highway
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on US Highway 180
1.1 km · 60 sec · US Highway 180
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Turn left
1.4 km · 4 min
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Turn left
922 ft · 41 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 Palo Pinto County.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Chance Rain Showers near Palo Pinto County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Palo Pinto County?
The road trip is about 327.2 miles (526.6 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?
Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.5 miles from Amarillo and 163.7 miles from Palo Pinto County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264 miles (424.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 $44.30 one way or $88.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Chance Rain Showers near Palo Pinto County.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Palo Pinto County. Straight-line distance: 264.01 mi (424.89 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 Palo Pinto County
County in Texas, United States
| Population | 29,320 |
| Coordinates | 32.7531800, -98.3130200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palo Pinto County (-98.31302, 32.75318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $44.30 | $88.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $50.16 | $100.33 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $54.50 | $109.01 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $66.66 | $133.31 |
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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