How far is Canyon, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Canyon, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canyon and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canyon and Amarillo.
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Start on East FM 40
3 mi · 5 min · East FM 40
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Continue on East 4th Street
1147 ft · 25 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Loop 289
1656 ft · 33 sec · East Loop 289
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Take the ramp slight left
797 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 27, US 87: Amarillo
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 289
658 ft · 17 sec · North Loop 289
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Turn right onto North Interstate 27
1847 ft · 37 sec · North Interstate 27
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Take the ramp slight left
2004 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
103.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Canyon Expressway
13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street
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Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard
32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canyon and Amarillo.
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
Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
104 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Canyon 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 Canyon to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Kress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Canyon and 63.6 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Canyon and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canyon and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 112.7 mi (181.38 km).
#1 Canyon
City in Randall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,387 |
| Coordinates | 33.5928600, -101.7315500 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amarillo
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.
| Population | 199,654 |
| Coordinates | 35.2220000, -101.8313000 |
| Altitude | 1118 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.20 | $34.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $19.47 | $38.95 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $21.16 | $42.32 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $25.88 | $51.75 |
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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