How far is Amarillo, TX from Red River, NM?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Red River, NM is about 276.5 miles (445 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Red River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Red River.
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Start on East Amarillo Boulevard
672 ft · 16 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Tascosa Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Tascosa Road
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Continue on Ranch Road 1061
12.9 mi · 15 min · Ranch Road 1061
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Continue on Tascosa Road
17.6 mi · 19 min · Tascosa Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
28.4 mi · 30 min
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Take the ramp straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
55.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
919 ft · 27 sec · Spruce Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Continue on Springer Highway
81.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Springer Highway
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Turn right onto Maxwell Avenue
1671 ft · 48 sec · Maxwell Avenue
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left
112 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp right
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 58 West: Cimarron
1173 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
19 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 64
24.2 mi · 41 min · US Highway 64
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Continue on Therma Way
1052 ft · 33 sec · Therma Way
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Turn right
17 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Jacks and Sixes
8 m · 1 sec · Jacks and Sixes
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jacks and Sixes
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Red River.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Springer Highway
Continue on Springer Highway
81.5 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Amarillo and Mostly Cloudy near Red River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Red River?
The road trip is about 276.5 miles (445 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.1 miles from Amarillo and 138.4 miles from Red River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.95 one way or $69.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Amarillo and Red River, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amarillo and Mostly Cloudy near Red River.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Red River. Straight-line distance: 224.72 mi (361.65 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 River
Town of the United States
| Population | 459 |
| Coordinates | 36.7080800, -105.4061200 |
| Altitude | 2643 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red River (-105.40612, 36.70808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $3.58 | $34.95 | $69.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $39.96 | $79.91 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $43.65 | $87.29 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $55.46 | $110.91 |
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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