How far is Amarillo, TX from Sansom Park, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Sansom Park, TX is about 335.3 miles (539.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m 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
335.29 mi
06h 08m
Flight
303.56 mi
488.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.56 mi
Kilometers
488.54 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.29 mi
Kilometers
539.6 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sansom Park
Thu, Oct 15, 6:57 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 1:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-10-15T12:49
Arrive Sansom Park
Thu, Oct 15, 6:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 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
11:44 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
167.5 mi
03h 04m
To Sansom Park
167.8 mi
03h 04m

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 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 Sansom Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Sansom Park.

  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

    92.5 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Central East Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business, FM 718: Saginaw

    1511 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on North Saginaw Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 14 min · North Saginaw Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    2715 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 820 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1220: Azle Avenue

    839 ft · 24 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 820

    1314 ft · 28 sec · Northwest Loop 820

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto Azle Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Azle Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Biway Street

    1779 ft · 1 min · Biway Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Crowley Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Crowley Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crowley Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
95.2 mi · 28%
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 24%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 23%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 12%
North Saginaw Boulevard
9.27 mi · 3%
East Amarillo Boulevard
5.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

92.5 mi · 01h 39m

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 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
303.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
03h 04m from Amarillo
Leave By
11:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sansom Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Sansom Park?

The road trip is about 335.3 miles (539.6 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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 167.5 miles from Amarillo and 167.8 miles from Sansom Park.

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

The direct path is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 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 $45.42 one way or $90.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sansom Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Sansom Park. Straight-line distance: 303.56 mi (488.54 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Sansom Park

#2 Sansom Park

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population5,704
Coordinates32.8059600, -97.4030700
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Sansom Park (-97.40307, 32.80596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 540 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.83 gal
44.79 L · about $45.42
Round trip
$90.83
23.66 gal · 89.58 L
Estimated CO2
105.1 kg one way
Round trip: 210.3 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $45.42 $90.83
Mid-grade $4.35 $51.43 $102.85
Premium $4.72 $55.87 $111.75
Diesel $5.78 $68.33 $136.66

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 Sansom Park. The current time is 12:49:01.

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.