How far is Amarillo, TX from Victoria, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Victoria, TX is about 445.4 miles (716.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 384.2 miles (618.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The most populous city in Wichita County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Victoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Victoria.
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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
96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South
2952 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
4 mi · 4 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
82.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min · North South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 340, FM 3051: Lake Waco, Lake Shore Drive
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1646 ft · 35 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto North Loop 340
1.3 km · 2 min · North Loop 340
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84, To TX 31: Mexia, Corsicana
1717 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Bellmead Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bellmead Drive
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Take the exit slight right toward East US Highway 84
14.1 mi · 19 min · East US Highway 84
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Lcr 323
1.6 km · 4 min · Lcr 323
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Turn left onto Lcr 318
21 m · 3 sec · Lcr 318
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lcr 318
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Victoria.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Central East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 01h 44m
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 Victoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Victoria?
The road trip is about 445.4 miles (716.8 km) and usually takes 08h 07m 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?
Wichita Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.6 miles from Amarillo and 222.8 miles from Victoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 384.2 miles (618.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 $60.35 one way or $120.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Sunny near Victoria.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Victoria. Straight-line distance: 384.19 mi (618.3 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 Victoria
The most populous city in Victoria County, Texas.
| Population | 66,838 |
| Coordinates | 31.5979500, -96.7766600 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Victoria (-96.77666, 31.59795)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 717 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $60.35 | $120.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $68.33 | $136.67 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $74.25 | $148.49 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $90.80 | $181.60 |
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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