How far is Brownfield, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Brownfield, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.47 mi
02h 26m
Flight
143.26 mi
230.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.26 mi
Kilometers
230.55 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.47 mi
Kilometers
259.86 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 4:06 PM CDT
Return by in Brownfield
Thu, Oct 15, 6:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownfield
2026-10-15T13:39
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 4:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Snyder
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Brownfield
80.6 mi
01h 13m
To Amarillo
80.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
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 Brownfield and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lubbock Road

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Lubbock Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    24.1 mi · 27 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Avenue Q

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    2698 ft · 58 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Avenue Q

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 27 North, US 87 North

    1652 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    104.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
105 mi · 65%
Lubbock Road
38.6 mi · 24%
Canyon Expressway
13.5 mi · 8%
Avenue Q
1.6 mi · 1%
US 87 North
0.92 mi · 1%
South Fillmore Street
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

105 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
143.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snyder
01h 13m from Brownfield
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownfield 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 Brownfield to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Snyder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Brownfield and 80.8 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.88 one way or $43.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownfield and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownfield and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 143.26 mi (230.55 km).

Brownfield

#1 Brownfield

City in Texas, USA

Population9,236
Coordinates33.1812000, -102.2743500
Altitude1009
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 East (-102.274358, 33.181204)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.57 L · about $21.88
Round trip
$43.76
11.4 gal · 43.14 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $21.88 $43.76
Mid-grade $4.35 $24.78 $49.56
Premium $4.72 $26.92 $53.84
Diesel $5.78 $32.92 $65.85

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 Brownfield and Amarillo. The current time is 13:39:41.

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.