How far is Amarillo, TX from West Odessa, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to West Odessa, TX is about 266.6 miles (429 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and West Odessa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and West Odessa.
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Start on East Amarillo Boulevard
87 m · 9 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Pierce Street
2278 ft · 58 sec · North Pierce Street
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Continue on North Pierce Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Pierce Street
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Continue on Canyon Expressway
14 mi · 16 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway
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Continue on US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87
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Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway
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Continue on North Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Lynn Avenue
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 349
46.8 mi · 47 min · State Highway 349
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Take the exit slight right
12.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto North FM 1788
2.4 mi · 4 min · North FM 1788
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Turn right onto State Highway 191
2057 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 191
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Take the ramp slight left
875 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chris Kyle Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Chris Kyle Memorial Highway
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Continue on East 42nd Street
5.6 mi · 7 min · East 42nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kermit Highway
1245 ft · 27 sec · Kermit Highway
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Take the exit sharp left toward SH 302 East, Loop 338 South
1649 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Loop 338
2632 ft · 34 sec · Northwest Loop 338
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2020
1142 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto West University Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · West University Boulevard
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 7 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 West Odessa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near West Odessa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to West Odessa?
The road trip is about 266.6 miles (429 km) and usually takes 04h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Amarillo and 133.1 miles from West Odessa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.12 one way or $72.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near West Odessa.
Stop Ideas Near New Home
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Home.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and West Odessa. Straight-line distance: 236.65 mi (380.85 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 West Odessa
Census designated place
| Population | 22,707 |
| Coordinates | 31.8423500, -102.4987600 |
| Altitude | 903 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Odessa (-102.49876, 31.84235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $36.12 | $72.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $40.91 | $81.81 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $44.44 | $88.89 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $54.35 | $108.70 |
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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