How far is Boden, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Boden, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.81 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.94 mi
28.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.94 mi
Kilometers
28.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.81 mi
Kilometers
41.53 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM CDT
Return by in Boden
Thu, Oct 15, 2:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boden
2026-10-15T13:39
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boden
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bishop Hills
TX

Town of the United States

From Boden
12.9 mi
00h 18m
To Amarillo
12.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph NNW
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 Boden and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on W St Francis Avenue

    2624 ft · 2 min · W St Francis Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Davison Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Davison Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Davison Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Davison Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tascosa Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tascosa Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ranch Road 1061

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 1061

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Ranch Road 1061

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ranch Road 1061

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Ranch Road 1061

    1 mi · 1 min · Ranch Road 1061

  8. 8

    Continue on Tascosa Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Tascosa Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Amarillo Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 5 min · West Amarillo Boulevard

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ranch Road 1061
12.9 mi · 50%
Tascosa Road
6.47 mi · 25%
West Amarillo Boulevard
4.28 mi · 17%
Davison Road
1.68 mi · 7%
W St Francis Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ranch Road 1061

Keep slight left to continue on Ranch Road 1061

6.19 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bishop Hills
00h 18m from Boden
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boden 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 Boden to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bishop Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Boden and 12.9 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boden and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boden and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 17.94 mi (28.87 km).

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#1 Boden

Located in Potter County within the high plains of the Texas Panhandle, this rural community sits at an approximate elevation of 3,245 feet northwest of Amarillo.

Population0
Coordinates35.3992200, -102.0638000
Altitude989
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: Boden (-102.0638, 35.39922)
End: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.49
Round trip
$6.99
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $3.49 $6.99
Mid-grade $4.35 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.72 $4.30 $8.60
Diesel $5.78 $5.26 $10.51

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 Boden and Amarillo. The current time is 13:39:56.

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.