How far is Eagle Pass, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Eagle Pass, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 532.3 miles (856.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 456.7 miles (735 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 22m 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
532.26 mi
08h 11m
Flight
456.7 mi
734.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
456.7 mi
Kilometers
734.99 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
532.26 mi
Kilometers
856.59 km
Drive Time
08h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 4:55 AM CDT
Return by in Eagle Pass
Fri, Oct 16, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagle Pass
2026-10-15T20:44
Arrive Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 4:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:11 PM to 3:41 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
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagle Pass
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
Sterling City
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Eagle Pass
265.4 mi
04h 05m
To Amarillo
266.8 mi
04h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Eagle Pass Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
92°F
This Afternoon
Using Las Quintas Fronterizas as the closest live forecast in the Maverick County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM 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 Eagle Pass and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Pass and Amarillo.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ceylon Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Ceylon Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1070 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Del Río Boulevard

    48.8 mi · 57 min · Del Río Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South, US 377 South: Del Rio

    850 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    84.4 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Crockett Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    787 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Bryant Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on South Koenigheim Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Bryant Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 87 North

    23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    52 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87 North

  18. 18

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  19. 19

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  21. 21

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on South Lynn Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Lynn Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Lubbock Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    51.2 mi · 52 min · North US Highway 87

  25. 25

    Continue on Tahoka Highway

    4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    111.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle Pass 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
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
111 mi · 21%
US Highway 87 North
91.1 mi · 17%
North US Highway 87
66.4 mi · 12%
South Crockett Avenue
61.7 mi · 12%
Del Río Boulevard
48.8 mi · 9%
South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.6 mi
456.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling City
04h 05m from Eagle Pass
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eagle Pass 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 Eagle Pass to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 532.3 miles (856.6 km) and usually takes 08h 11m 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 265.4 miles from Eagle Pass and 266.8 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 456.7 miles (735 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 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 $72.10 one way or $144.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eagle Pass and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagle Pass and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 456.7 mi (734.99 km).

Eagle Pass

#1 Eagle Pass

City in Maverick County, Texas, United States

Population29,515
Coordinates28.7091400, -100.4995200
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Ceylon Street (-100.499573, 28.709137)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 857 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.78 gal
71.1 L · about $72.10
Round trip
$144.19
37.56 gal · 142.2 L
Estimated CO2
166.9 kg one way
Round trip: 333.8 kg / 736 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $72.10 $144.19
Mid-grade $4.35 $81.64 $163.27
Premium $4.72 $88.70 $177.40
Diesel $5.78 $108.47 $216.95

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 Eagle Pass and Amarillo. The current time is 20:44:55.

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.