How far is Benbrook, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Benbrook, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 351.4 miles (565.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
351.47 mi
05h 22m
Flight
306.16 mi
492.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.16 mi
Kilometers
492.72 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.47 mi
Kilometers
565.64 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 6:13 PM CDT
Return by in Benbrook
Thu, Oct 15, 11:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benbrook
2026-10-15T12:50
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 6:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benbrook
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Benbrook
175.3 mi
02h 41m
To Amarillo
176.2 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wade Hampton Street

    2092 ft · 2 min · Wade Hampton Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mercedes Street

    880 ft · 24 sec · Mercedes Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    39 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Benbrook Boulevard

    2878 ft · 1 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southwest Loop 820

    139 m · 11 sec · Southwest Loop 820

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West, I 820 North

    1525 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    805 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 North

    1556 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 820 North

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth

    1680 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton

    1816 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton

    1 km · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto North Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 81, US 287 North: Decatur

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  22. 22

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  25. 25

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  30. 30

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  31. 31

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  34. 34

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  39. 39

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81
104 mi · 30%
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 21%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 12%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 8%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 7%
US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 81

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
306.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 41m from Benbrook
Leave By
6:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Benbrook and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 351.4 miles (565.6 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.3 miles from Benbrook and 176.2 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.60 one way or $95.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Benbrook and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benbrook and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 306.16 mi (492.72 km).

Benbrook

#1 Benbrook

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population23,312
Coordinates32.6731900, -97.4605800
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: Wade Hampton Street (-97.460779, 32.673189)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 566 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.4 gal
46.95 L · about $47.60
Round trip
$95.21
24.8 gal · 93.9 L
Estimated CO2
110.2 kg one way
Round trip: 220.4 kg / 486 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $47.60 $95.21
Mid-grade $4.35 $53.90 $107.81
Premium $4.72 $58.57 $117.13
Diesel $5.78 $71.62 $143.24

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 Benbrook and Amarillo. The current time is 12:50:48.

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.