How far is Amarillo, TX from The Colony, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to The Colony, TX is about 349.6 miles (562.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318.8 miles (513 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and The Colony.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and The Colony.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive
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Take the exit slight right
88 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
599 ft · 12 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
753 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 35E South: Dallas
9.8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1171: Main Street
711 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
1290 ft · 20 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on North Stemmons Freeway
1333 ft · 23 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto East State Highway 121
3.3 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 121
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
1.3 km · 52 sec · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 423
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 121
3099 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 121
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Colony Boulevard
1931 ft · 46 sec · South Colony Boulevard
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Turn left onto Blair Oaks Drive
2887 ft · 1 min · Blair Oaks Drive
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Turn right
63 m · 15 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 The Colony.
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 Partly Sunny near The Colony.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to The Colony?
The road trip is about 349.6 miles (562.7 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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 174.6 miles from Amarillo and 175 miles from The Colony.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318.8 miles (513 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 $47.37 one way or $94.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Partly Sunny near The Colony.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and The Colony. Straight-line distance: 318.78 mi (513.02 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 The Colony
A city in Denton County, Texas.
| Population | 45,498 |
| Coordinates | 33.0890100, -96.8863900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Colony (-96.88639, 33.08901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $47.37 | $94.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $53.64 | $107.28 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $58.28 | $116.56 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $71.28 | $142.55 |
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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