How far is Carrizo Springs, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Carrizo Springs, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 547.9 miles (881.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 477.1 miles (767.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
547.91 mi
08h 44m
Flight
477.12 mi
767.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
477.12 mi
Kilometers
767.85 km
Flight Time
00h 57m

Driving Distance

Road route
547.91 mi
Kilometers
881.77 km
Drive Time
08h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 8:44 PM CDT
Return by in Carrizo Springs
Fri, Oct 16, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrizo Springs
2026-10-15T11:59
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 8:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:45 PM to 4:15 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrizo Springs
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Sterling City
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Carrizo Springs
279.3 mi
04h 22m
To Amarillo
268.6 mi
04h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ESE
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 Carrizo Springs and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carrizo Springs and Amarillo.

  1. 1

    Start on Peña Street

    1125 ft · 21 sec · Peña Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    46.8 mi · 53 min · North US Highway 83

  4. 4

    Continue on Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Getty Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · South Getty Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Milam Street

    1 km · 49 sec · Milam Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Antonio Street

    36.6 mi · 41 min · East Antonio Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Nueces Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Nueces Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Highway 55

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55

  10. 10

    Continue on South Texas Highway 55

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2588 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Texas Highway 55

    32.7 mi · 37 min · North Texas Highway 55

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    713 ft · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Crockett Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight

    787 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Bryant Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on South Koenigheim Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Bryant Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 87 North

    23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    52 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87 North

  26. 26

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  27. 27

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  29. 29

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on South Lynn Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Lynn Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Lubbock Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    51.2 mi · 52 min · North US Highway 87

  33. 33

    Continue on Tahoka Highway

    4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    111.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrizo Springs 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
39 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
111 mi · 20%
US Highway 87 North
91.1 mi · 17%
North US Highway 87
66.4 mi · 12%
South Crockett Avenue
61.7 mi · 11%
North Texas Highway 55
54.4 mi · 10%
North US Highway 83
46.8 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

111 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.8 mi
477.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling City
04h 22m from Carrizo Springs
Leave By
6:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Carrizo Springs 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 Carrizo Springs to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 547.9 miles (881.8 km) and usually takes 08h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sterling City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 279.3 miles from Carrizo Springs and 268.6 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 477.1 miles (767.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.21 one way or $148.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrizo Springs and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 477.12 mi (767.85 km).

Carrizo Springs

#1 Carrizo Springs

City in Texas, USA

Population5,221
Coordinates28.5219300, -99.8606100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: Pena Street (-99.860618, 28.521913)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 882 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.33 gal
73.19 L · about $74.21
Round trip
$148.42
38.66 gal · 146.38 L
Estimated CO2
171.8 kg one way
Round trip: 343.6 kg / 758 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $74.21 $148.42
Mid-grade $4.35 $84.03 $168.06
Premium $4.72 $91.30 $182.59
Diesel $5.78 $111.65 $223.30

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 Carrizo Springs and Amarillo. The current time is 11:59:10.

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.