How far is Amarillo, TX from Rowlett, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Rowlett, TX is about 374.8 miles (603.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 341.4 miles (549.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m 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
374.82 mi
06h 46m
Flight
341.36 mi
549.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
341.36 mi
Kilometers
549.37 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.82 mi
Kilometers
603.21 km
Drive Time
06h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rowlett
Thu, Oct 15, 8:35 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 3:22 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 Rowlett
Thu, Oct 15, 8:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:46 PM to 2:16 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
10:28 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
Electra
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Amarillo
187.2 mi
03h 23m
To Rowlett
187.7 mi
03h 23m

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

Partly Sunny

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 Rowlett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    88 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    599 ft · 12 sec · North Interstate 35

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    753 ft · 18 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll East: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    26.4 mi · 28 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 66: Main Street, Lakeview Parkway

    1559 ft · 38 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway

    883 ft · 19 sec · President George Bush Highway

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Lakeview Parkway

    2256 ft · 49 sec · Lakeview Parkway

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Martin Drive

    1833 ft · 56 sec · Martin Drive

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    52 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Rowlett Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Rowlett Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rowlett Street

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 22%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 21%
Central East Freeway
72.7 mi · 19%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
President George Bush Turnpike
26.4 mi · 7%
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 6%
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 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
341.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Electra
03h 23m from Amarillo
Leave By
10:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Partly Sunny near Rowlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 374.8 miles (603.2 km) and usually takes 06h 46m 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 187.2 miles from Amarillo and 187.7 miles from Rowlett.

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

The direct path is about 341.4 miles (549.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 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 $50.79 one way or $101.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Partly Sunny near Rowlett.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Rowlett. Straight-line distance: 341.36 mi (549.37 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

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

#2 Rowlett

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population68,388
Coordinates32.9029000, -96.5638800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Rowlett (-96.56388, 32.9029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 603 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.23 gal
50.07 L · about $50.79
Round trip
$101.58
26.46 gal · 100.14 L
Estimated CO2
117.6 kg one way
Round trip: 235.2 kg / 519 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $50.79 $101.58
Mid-grade $4.35 $57.51 $115.02
Premium $4.72 $62.49 $124.97
Diesel $5.78 $76.42 $152.83

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 Rowlett. The current time is 13:49:13.

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.