How far is Amarillo, TX from Prosper, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Prosper, TX is about 346.3 miles (557.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 318.4 miles (512.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 53m 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
346.31 mi
06h 26m
Flight
318.37 mi
512.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
318.37 mi
Kilometers
512.37 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
346.31 mi
Kilometers
557.34 km
Drive Time
06h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prosper
Thu, Oct 15, 8:15 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 2:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-10-15T13:49
Arrive Prosper
Thu, Oct 15, 8:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:27 PM to 1:57 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
11:06 PM 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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Amarillo
172.9 mi
03h 13m
To Prosper
173.4 mi
03h 13m

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
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    764 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West US Highway 380

    21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380

  26. 26

    Continue on West University Drive

    11.4 mi · 18 min · West University Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 380 East

    8.2 mi · 12 min · US Highway 380 East

  28. 28

    Continue on West University Drive

    4.1 mi · 6 min · West University Drive

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway

    1488 ft · 41 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on University Drive

    898 ft · 27 sec · University Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Dallas Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Dallas Parkway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West First Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West First Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Coleman Street

    925 ft · 22 sec · South Coleman Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    70 m · 6 sec · East Broadway Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 24%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 22%
Central East Freeway
72.7 mi · 21%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 12%
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 6%
West University Drive
15.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
318.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
03h 13m from Amarillo
Leave By
11:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Prosper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 346.3 miles (557.3 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.9 miles from Amarillo and 173.4 miles from Prosper.

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

The direct path is about 318.4 miles (512.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 $46.91 one way or $93.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Prosper.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Prosper. Straight-line distance: 318.37 mi (512.37 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

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

#2 Prosper

Suburban town located in Collin and Denton counties, Texas

Population26,957
Coordinates33.2362300, -96.8011100
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Prosper (-96.80111, 33.23623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 557 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.22 gal
46.26 L · about $46.91
Round trip
$93.83
24.44 gal · 92.52 L
Estimated CO2
108.6 kg one way
Round trip: 217.2 kg / 479 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $46.91 $93.83
Mid-grade $4.35 $53.12 $106.24
Premium $4.72 $57.72 $115.43
Diesel $5.78 $70.58 $141.17

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 Prosper. The current time is 13:49:12.

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.