How far is Duncanville, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Duncanville, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 367.4 miles (591.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 333.4 miles (536.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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
367.35 mi
05h 36m
Flight
333.36 mi
536.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
333.36 mi
Kilometers
536.49 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.35 mi
Kilometers
591.19 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 8:26 PM CDT
Return by in Duncanville
Fri, Oct 16, 2:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duncanville
2026-10-15T14:49
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 8:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
5:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duncanville
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 Duncanville
183.2 mi
02h 48m
To Amarillo
184.1 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 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 Duncanville and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    6 m · 5 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    816 ft · 18 sec · West Interstate 20

  5. 5

    Continue on I 20 West

    1876 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North, I 820 : Downtown, Fort Worth

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North, US 287 North, I 35W TEXpress North: Denton

    833 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express Toll North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    8.2 mi · 8 min · I 35W TEXpress

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  23. 23

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  26. 26

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  31. 31

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  32. 32

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  35. 35

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  37. 37

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

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  40. 40

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duncanville 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
41 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
104 mi · 28%
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 21%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 8%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 7%
US Highway 287 West
25.7 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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
333.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 48m from Duncanville
Leave By
5:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Duncanville 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 Duncanville to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 367.4 miles (591.2 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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 183.2 miles from Duncanville and 184.1 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 333.4 miles (536.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 5:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.75 one way or $99.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duncanville and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 333.36 mi (536.49 km).

Duncanville

#1 Duncanville

City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States

Population38,189
Coordinates32.6518000, -96.9083400
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.908406, 32.6518)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 591 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.96 gal
49.07 L · about $49.75
Round trip
$99.51
25.92 gal · 98.14 L
Estimated CO2
115.2 kg one way
Round trip: 230.4 kg / 508 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $49.75 $99.51
Mid-grade $4.35 $56.34 $112.67
Premium $4.72 $61.21 $122.42
Diesel $5.78 $74.86 $149.71

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 Duncanville and Amarillo. The current time is 14:49:40.

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.