How far is Amarillo, TX from Uvalde, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Uvalde, TX is about 508.2 miles (817.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 432.2 miles (695.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 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
508.16 mi
09h 08m
Flight
432.24 mi
695.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
432.24 mi
Kilometers
695.62 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
508.16 mi
Kilometers
817.8 km
Drive Time
09h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Uvalde
Thu, Oct 15, 10:57 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 8:05 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 Uvalde
Thu, Oct 15, 10:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 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
3:08 PM to 4:38 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
5:44 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
Forsan
TX

City in Howard County, Texas, United States

From Amarillo
254.3 mi
04h 34m
To Uvalde
253.9 mi
04h 34m

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
91°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Uvalde.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Amarillo Boulevard

    87 m · 9 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Pierce Street

    2278 ft · 58 sec · North Pierce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Pierce Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Pierce Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    14 mi · 16 min · Canyon Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    110.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tahoka Highway

    4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 87

    51.2 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87

  8. 8

    Continue on Lubbock Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Lynn Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North Lynn Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  12. 12

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87

  14. 14

    Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    52.1 mi · 52 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    32.3 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Crockett Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    33.3 mi · 38 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Texas Highway 55

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55

  23. 23

    Continue on North State Highway 55

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55

  24. 24

    Continue on North Nueces Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Nueces Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South State Highway 55

    36.6 mi · 41 min · South State Highway 55

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1 km · 44 sec · Milam Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Getty Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Getty Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Getty Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
111 mi · 22%
US 277 South
60.2 mi · 12%
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
52.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 10%
US Highway 87 South
46.9 mi · 9%
South State Highway 55
36.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

111 mi · 01h 52m

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
09h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76 mi
432.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsan
04h 34m from Amarillo
Leave By
5:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Mostly Sunny near Uvalde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 508.2 miles (817.8 km) and usually takes 09h 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?

Forsan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254.3 miles from Amarillo and 253.9 miles from Uvalde.

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

The direct path is about 432.2 miles (695.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 $68.83 one way or $137.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Mostly Sunny near Uvalde.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Uvalde. Straight-line distance: 432.24 mi (695.62 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

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

#2 Uvalde

City in and the county seat of Uvalde County, Texas

Population15,977
Coordinates29.2096800, -99.7861700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Uvalde (-99.78617, 29.20968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 818 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.93 gal
67.88 L · about $68.83
Round trip
$137.67
35.86 gal · 135.76 L
Estimated CO2
159.3 kg one way
Round trip: 318.7 kg / 703 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $68.83 $137.67
Mid-grade $4.35 $77.94 $155.88
Premium $4.72 $84.68 $169.37
Diesel $5.78 $103.56 $207.13

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 Uvalde. The current time is 13:49:11.

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.