How far is Fort Stockton, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Stockton, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 350.4 miles (563.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 305.1 miles (491 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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City in Texas, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Stockton and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Stockton and Amarillo.
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Start on West 10th Street
17 m · 4 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
75 m · 7 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard
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Continue on East US Highway 290
1.1 km · 48 sec · East US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio
2322 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
11.1 mi · 10 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
1.4 km · 2 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue straight
50 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
42.1 mi · 44 min · Main Street
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Continue on South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349
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Continue on Rankin Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Rankin Highway
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Continue on South Big Spring Street
6.9 mi · 11 min · South Big Spring Street
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Continue on State Highway 349
47.7 mi · 48 min · State Highway 349
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 87
82 m · 4 sec · 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 Fort Stockton 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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Stockton 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 Fort Stockton to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 350.4 miles (563.9 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Lamesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.6 miles from Fort Stockton and 170.8 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 305.1 miles (491 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.45 one way or $94.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Stockton and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Stockton and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 305.12 mi (491.05 km).
#1 Fort Stockton
City in Texas
| Population | 8,373 |
| Coordinates | 30.8940400, -102.8793200 |
| Altitude | 906 |
| 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: 564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $47.45 | $94.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $53.73 | $107.46 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $58.38 | $116.75 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $71.39 | $142.78 |
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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