How far is Amarillo, TX from Sulphur Springs, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX is about 420.2 miles (676.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 384 miles (618 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 52m.
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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City in Wichita County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Sulphur Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Sulphur Springs.
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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
69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
764 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380
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Continue on West University Drive
11.4 mi · 18 min · West University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 East
8.2 mi · 12 min · US Highway 380 East
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Continue on West University Drive
7.6 mi · 10 min · West University Drive
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Continue on West University Drive
9.1 mi · 14 min · West University Drive
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Continue on East University Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive
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Continue on West Princeton Drive
24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive
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Take the exit slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1379 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1696 ft · 36 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
663 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
28.9 mi · 29 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 154 , SH 11
867 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Shannon Road West
2032 ft · 48 sec · Shannon Road West
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Turn left onto South Broadway Street
1948 ft · 35 sec · South Broadway Street
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Continue on Gilmer Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gilmer Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street West
35 m · 2 sec · Jefferson Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Sulphur Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Sunny near Sulphur Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Sulphur Springs?
The road trip is about 420.2 miles (676.2 km) and usually takes 07h 52m 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?
Iowa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.7 miles from Amarillo and 210.4 miles from Sulphur Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 384 miles (618 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 $56.93 one way or $113.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Sunny near Sulphur Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Sulphur Springs. Straight-line distance: 384.02 mi (618.02 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 Sulphur Springs
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 16,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1384500, -95.6010700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sulphur Springs (-95.60107, 33.13845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 676 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 14m |
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 | $3.84 | $56.93 | $113.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $64.47 | $128.93 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $70.04 | $140.08 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $85.66 | $171.32 |
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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