How far is Cuero, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Cuero, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 598.4 miles (963.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 499.7 miles (804.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 20m 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
598.42 mi
09h 10m
Flight
499.71 mi
804.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
499.71 mi
Kilometers
804.2 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
598.42 mi
Kilometers
963.07 km
Drive Time
09h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 8:59 PM CDT
Return by in Cuero
Fri, Oct 16, 6:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuero
2026-10-15T11:49
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 8:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:10 PM to 4:40 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
5:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuero
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
Ballinger
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Cuero
297.6 mi
04h 35m
To Amarillo
300.9 mi
04h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Cuero and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    70 m · 10 sec · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Esplanade Street

    1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Heaton Street

    3.9 mi · 4 min · West Heaton Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    129 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    543 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Anderson Loop

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Anderson Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  25. 25

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  36. 36

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  37. 37

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  39. 39

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  41. 41

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  42. 42

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    109.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  44. 44

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  45. 45

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  46. 46

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 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 Cuero 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
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110 mi · 18%
I 10 West
100 mi · 17%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 12%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 7%
Anderson Loop
32.9 mi · 6%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

110 mi · 01h 51m

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
09h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.7 mi
499.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballinger
04h 35m from Cuero
Leave By
5:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cuero 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 Cuero to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 598.4 miles (963.1 km) and usually takes 09h 10m 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?

Ballinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 297.6 miles from Cuero and 300.9 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 499.7 miles (804.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.7 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 $81.08 one way or $162.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 187.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ballinger

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 Ballinger and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

City Of Winters

Winters , TX
310 S Main St, Winters, TX 79567
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuero and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 499.71 mi (804.2 km).

Cuero

#1 Cuero

City in Texas, United States

Population8,225
Coordinates29.0938700, -97.2891600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: US 87 (-97.289319, 29.093546)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 963 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.12 gal
79.93 L · about $81.08
Round trip
$162.16
42.24 gal · 159.86 L
Estimated CO2
187.7 kg one way
Round trip: 375.4 kg / 828 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $81.08 $162.16
Mid-grade $4.35 $91.81 $183.62
Premium $4.72 $99.75 $199.50
Diesel $5.78 $121.99 $243.98

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 Cuero and Amarillo. The current time is 11:49:23.

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.