How far is Amarillo, TX from Plainview, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Plainview, TX is about 76.4 miles (123 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Texas, USA
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 Plainview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Plainview.
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Start on East Amarillo Boulevard
87 m · 9 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Pierce Street
2278 ft · 58 sec · North Pierce Street
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Continue on North Pierce Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Pierce Street
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Continue on Canyon Expressway
14 mi · 16 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
57.1 mi · 57 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 27 Business: Plainview
1589 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Columbia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Plainview.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
57.1 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Mostly Cloudy near Plainview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Plainview?
The road trip is about 76.4 miles (123 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Happy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Amarillo and 38.2 miles from Plainview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Mostly Cloudy near Plainview.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Plainview. Straight-line distance: 72.01 mi (115.89 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 Plainview
Located in the Texas Panhandle within Hale County, this municipality rests on the semi-arid Llano Estacado plateau at an elevation of 3,363 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1847900, -101.7068400 |
| Altitude | 1025 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainview (-101.70684, 34.18479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $10.37 | $20.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $11.74 | $23.47 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $12.75 | $25.50 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $15.60 | $31.19 |
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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