How far is Crystal City, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Crystal City, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 536.4 miles (863.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 467.1 miles (751.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal City and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal City and Amarillo.
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Start on the route
13 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
2479 ft · 55 sec · East Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 7th Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North 7th Avenue
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 83
35.3 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 83
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Continue on Crystal City Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Getty Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Getty Street
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Continue on Milam Street
1 km · 49 sec · Milam Street
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Turn left onto East Antonio Street
36.6 mi · 41 min · East Antonio Street
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Continue on South Nueces Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Nueces Street
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Continue on North State Highway 55
3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55
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Continue on South Texas Highway 55
25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2588 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on North Texas Highway 55
32.7 mi · 37 min · North Texas Highway 55
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Keep slight right
713 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Crockett Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
59.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit straight
787 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on South Koenigheim Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street
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Continue on North Bryant Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 87 North
23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue straight
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North
52 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on North US Highway 87
15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Lynn Avenue
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Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 52 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway
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Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
111.1 mi · 1 hr 52 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 Crystal City and Amarillo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Crystal City 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 Crystal City to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 536.4 miles (863.2 km) and usually takes 08h 18m 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 273.9 miles from Crystal City and 262.4 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 467.1 miles (751.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.3 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 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 $72.67 one way or $145.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crystal City and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal City and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 467.15 mi (751.8 km).
#1 Crystal City
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 7,158 |
| Coordinates | 28.6774800, -99.8281100 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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: 863 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 41m |
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 | $72.67 | $145.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $82.29 | $164.58 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $89.41 | $178.81 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $109.34 | $218.68 |
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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