How far is Cleburne, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Cleburne, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 371.7 miles (598.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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
371.72 mi
05h 41m
Flight
323.33 mi
520.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
323.33 mi
Kilometers
520.35 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.72 mi
Kilometers
598.23 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 6:33 PM CDT
Return by in Cleburne
Fri, Oct 16, 12:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleburne
2026-10-15T12:51
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 6:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
5:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleburne
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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Cleburne
185.4 mi
02h 50m
To Amarillo
186.4 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
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 Cleburne and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Henderson Street

    15 m · 8 sec · East Henderson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    86 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Chambers Street

    85 m · 12 sec · East Chambers Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Caddo Street

    650 ft · 13 sec · North Caddo Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Caddo Street

    159 m · 9 sec · North Caddo Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Road 1125

    920 ft · 27 sec · County Road 1125

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward CTP Toll North

    1514 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway

    26.9 mi · 30 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton

    870 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 W North, US 377 North: Denton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North South Freeway

    50 m · 3 sec · North South Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

    8.9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  20. 20

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  23. 23

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  25. 25

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  28. 28

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  32. 32

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  33. 33

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  34. 34

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  37. 37

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  39. 39

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

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  42. 42

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleburne 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
43 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
104 mi · 28%
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 20%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 8%
Chisholm Trail Parkway
26.9 mi · 7%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 48m

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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
323.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 50m from Cleburne
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleburne 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 Cleburne to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 371.7 miles (598.2 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.4 miles from Cleburne and 186.4 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.37 one way or $100.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleburne and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 323.33 mi (520.35 km).

Cleburne

#1 Cleburne

City in Texas, USA

Population31,999
Coordinates32.3476400, -97.3866800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Henderson Street (-97.386657, 32.34756)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 598 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.12 gal
49.65 L · about $50.37
Round trip
$100.74
26.24 gal · 99.3 L
Estimated CO2
116.6 kg one way
Round trip: 233.2 kg / 514 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $50.37 $100.74
Mid-grade $4.35 $57.03 $114.07
Premium $4.72 $61.97 $123.93
Diesel $5.78 $75.78 $151.56

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 Cleburne and Amarillo. The current time is 12:51:15.

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.