How far is Amarillo, TX from Pecos, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Pecos, TX is about 336.7 miles (541.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
336.67 mi
05h 45m
Flight
279.46 mi
449.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.46 mi
Kilometers
449.75 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
336.67 mi
Kilometers
541.81 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pecos
Thu, Oct 15, 10:28 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 4:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-10-15T16:42
Arrive Pecos
Thu, Oct 15, 10:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amarillo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
O'Donnell
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Amarillo
168.5 mi
02h 52m
To Pecos
168.2 mi
02h 52m

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
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Amarillo Boulevard

    87 m · 9 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Pierce Street

    2278 ft · 58 sec · North Pierce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Pierce Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Pierce Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    14 mi · 16 min · Canyon Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    110.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tahoka Highway

    4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 87

    51.2 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87

  8. 8

    Continue on Lubbock Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Lynn Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North Lynn Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 349

    46.8 mi · 47 min · State Highway 349

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    12.4 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North FM 1788

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North FM 1788

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 191

    2057 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 191

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left

    875 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Chris Kyle Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Chris Kyle Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto State Highway 191 East

    1133 ft · 33 sec · State Highway 191 East

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northeast Loop 338

    133 m · 16 sec · Northeast Loop 338

  21. 21

    Continue on Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Northeast Loop 338

    1.1 km · 50 sec · Northeast Loop 338

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Interstate 20

    677 ft · 14 sec · East Interstate 20

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: El Paso

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    78.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Carlsbad, Fort Stockton

    1232 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Cedar Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cedar Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · East 6th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
111 mi · 33%
I 20 West
78.5 mi · 23%
State Highway 349
59.2 mi · 18%
US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 15%
Canyon Expressway
14 mi · 4%
Tahoka Highway
4.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

111 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
279.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
O'Donnell
02h 52m from Amarillo
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pecos.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 336.7 miles (541.8 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

O'Donnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.5 miles from Amarillo and 168.2 miles from Pecos.

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

The direct path is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.61 one way or $91.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pecos.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Pecos. Straight-line distance: 279.46 mi (449.75 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

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

#2 Pecos

City in Texas

Population10,488
Coordinates31.4229100, -103.4932300
Altitude787
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Pecos (-103.49323, 31.42291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 542 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.88 gal
44.97 L · about $45.61
Round trip
$91.21
23.76 gal · 89.94 L
Estimated CO2
105.6 kg one way
Round trip: 211.2 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $45.61 $91.21
Mid-grade $4.35 $51.64 $103.28
Premium $4.72 $56.11 $112.22
Diesel $5.78 $68.62 $137.24

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 Pecos. The current time is 16:42:44.

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.