How far is Bryan, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Bryan, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 313.9 miles (505.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.8 miles (469.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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
313.87 mi
04h 47m
Flight
291.8 mi
469.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.8 mi
Kilometers
469.61 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.87 mi
Kilometers
505.12 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 4:37 PM CDT
Return by in Bryan
Thu, Oct 15, 9:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bryan
2026-10-15T11:49
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 4:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bryan
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
Chillicothe
TX

Small city in Texas

From Bryan
156.5 mi
02h 23m
To Amarillo
157.3 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Bryan and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Illinois Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Illinois Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South US Highway 287

    1164 ft · 32 sec · South US Highway 287

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    626 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287

    84.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min · South US Highway 287

  6. 6

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  7. 7

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  10. 10

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  12. 12

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  15. 15

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  20. 20

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  26. 26

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

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bryan 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
30 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 287
85.1 mi · 27%
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 24%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 13%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 9%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 8%
US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 287

Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287

84.8 mi · 01h 30m

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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
291.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
02h 23m from Bryan
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bryan 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 Bryan to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 313.9 miles (505.1 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.5 miles from Bryan and 157.3 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 291.8 miles (469.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.50 one way or $85.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bryan and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bryan and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 291.8 mi (469.61 km).

Bryan

#1 Bryan

The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.

Population88,165
Coordinates33.0987300, -97.4183500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.418254, 33.098733)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.92 L · about $42.50
Round trip
$85.00
22.14 gal · 83.84 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $42.50 $85.00
Mid-grade $4.35 $48.12 $96.24
Premium $4.72 $52.28 $104.57
Diesel $5.78 $63.94 $127.88

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 Bryan and Amarillo. The current time is 11:49:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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