How far is Conroe, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Conroe, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 561.3 miles (903.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 502.1 miles (808 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 45m 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
561.35 mi
08h 22m
Flight
502.06 mi
807.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
502.06 mi
Kilometers
807.98 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
561.35 mi
Kilometers
903.41 km
Drive Time
08h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 9:13 PM CDT
Return by in Conroe
Fri, Oct 16, 5:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conroe
2026-10-15T12:50
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 9:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:23 PM to 3:53 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
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conroe
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
Alvord
TX

City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America

From Conroe
282.2 mi
04h 11m
To Amarillo
279.1 mi
04h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Conroe and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pacific Street

    129 m · 28 sec · North Pacific Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Phillips Street

    2286 ft · 47 sec · West Phillips Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Davis Street

    2654 ft · 49 sec · West Davis Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    688 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    198.6 mi · 3 hr 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton

    3139 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  21. 21

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  25. 25

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  28. 28

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  30. 30

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  32. 32

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  33. 33

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  34. 34

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  36. 36

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  37. 37

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  38. 38

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  39. 39

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  42. 42

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  44. 44

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

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  45. 45

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  46. 46

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  47. 47

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conroe 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
48 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
199 mi · 35%
US 81 North
104 mi · 19%
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 13%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 7%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 5%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

199 mi · 03h 23m

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 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.2 mi
502.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alvord
04h 11m from Conroe
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Conroe 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 Conroe to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 561.3 miles (903.4 km) and usually takes 08h 22m 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?

Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 282.2 miles from Conroe and 279.1 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 502.1 miles (808 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 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 $76.05 one way or $152.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Conroe and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Stop Ideas Near Alvord

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Alvord and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alvord.

RAIL

Gainesville

59 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

76 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Ardmore station

105 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conroe and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 502.06 mi (807.98 km).

Conroe

#1 Conroe

The third most populous city in Montgomery County, Texas.

Population96,214
Coordinates30.3118800, -95.4560500
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pacific Street (-95.456027, 30.311843)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 903 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.81 gal
74.98 L · about $76.05
Round trip
$152.10
39.62 gal · 149.96 L
Estimated CO2
176.1 kg one way
Round trip: 352.1 kg / 776 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $76.05 $152.10
Mid-grade $4.35 $86.11 $172.23
Premium $4.72 $93.56 $187.13
Diesel $5.78 $114.42 $228.85

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 Conroe and Amarillo. The current time is 12:50:41.

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.