How far is Amarillo, TX from Red Oak, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Red Oak, TX is about 383.5 miles (617.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 343.6 miles (552.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 54m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Red Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Red Oak.
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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 right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820
2148 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll
675 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway
1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
16.7 mi · 18 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Red Oak Road
1206 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35E
615 ft · 15 sec · North Interstate 35E
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Turn right
119 m · 25 sec
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Turn sharp left onto West Red Oak Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Red Oak Road
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Turn left
34 m · 8 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 Red Oak.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Amarillo and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Red Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Red Oak?
The road trip is about 383.5 miles (617.2 km) and usually takes 06h 54m 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?
Electra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.6 miles from Amarillo and 192 miles from Red Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 343.6 miles (552.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 CST. 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 $49.56 one way or $99.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Amarillo and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Red Oak.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Red Oak. Straight-line distance: 343.55 mi (552.89 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 Red Oak
City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 14,098 |
| Coordinates | 32.5176400, -96.8044400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oak (-96.80444, 32.51764)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 617 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 47m |
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 | $3.66 | $49.56 | $99.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $56.51 | $113.03 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $61.64 | $123.29 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $77.95 | $155.89 |
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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