How far is Fate, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Fate, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 389.4 miles (626.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.3 miles (562.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m 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
389.43 mi
06h 02m
Flight
349.34 mi
562.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.34 mi
Kilometers
562.21 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
389.43 mi
Kilometers
626.72 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 6:53 PM CDT
Return by in Fate
Fri, Oct 16, 12:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fate
2026-10-15T12:50
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 6:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 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
11:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fate
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
Electra
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Fate
191.9 mi
03h 01m
To Amarillo
197.5 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 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 Fate and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fate Main Place

    657 ft · 14 sec · Fate Main Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Holiday Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Holiday Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 66

    2574 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 66

  4. 4

    Continue on East State Highway 66

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 66

  5. 5

    Continue on Williams Street

    1795 ft · 51 sec · Williams Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Williams Street

    3026 ft · 1 min · Williams Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Fannin Street

    898 ft · 17 sec · North Fannin Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Rusk Street

    6 mi · 9 min · East Rusk Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto President George Bush Highway

    538 ft · 9 sec · President George Bush Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward PGBT Toll North

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    26.8 mi · 29 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    2073 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway

    20.9 mi · 22 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    782 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive

    672 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    2258 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West University Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West University Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 380 West

    21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1443 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287

  22. 22

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  23. 23

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  26. 26

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  28. 28

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  31. 31

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  32. 32

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  34. 34

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  35. 35

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  36. 36

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  37. 37

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  40. 40

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  42. 42

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

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  43. 43

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  44. 44

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  45. 45

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fate 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
46 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 19%
North US Highway 287
72.5 mi · 19%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 10%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 7%
President George Bush Turnpike
26.8 mi · 7%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 287

Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287

72.5 mi · 01h 15m

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
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
349.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Electra
03h 01m from Fate
Leave By
11:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fate 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 Fate to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 389.4 miles (626.7 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?

Electra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.9 miles from Fate and 197.5 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 349.3 miles (562.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 $52.75 one way or $105.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fate and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 349.34 mi (562.21 km).

Fate

#1 Fate

City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States

Population17,434
Coordinates32.9415100, -96.3813700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: Fate Main Place (-96.38137, 32.941517)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 627 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.74 gal
52.02 L · about $52.75
Round trip
$105.50
27.48 gal · 104.04 L
Estimated CO2
122.1 kg one way
Round trip: 244.2 kg / 538 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $52.75 $105.50
Mid-grade $4.35 $59.73 $119.46
Premium $4.72 $64.89 $129.79
Diesel $5.78 $79.36 $158.72

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 Fate and Amarillo. The current time is 12:50:46.

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.