How far is Gainesville, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Gainesville, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 309.9 miles (498.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289.6 miles (466 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Amarillo.
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Start on North Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Grand Avenue
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Turn left
680 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
108 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto East US Highway 82
1.1 mi · 1 min · East US Highway 82
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Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard
12.1 mi · 14 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard
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Continue on Division Street
10 mi · 11 min · Division Street
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Turn straight
25.1 mi · 28 min
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Merge slight right
34.5 mi · 38 min
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West
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Continue on East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on Avenue F Northeast
2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Burnett Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
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Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287
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Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive
100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue
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Take the ramp left
946 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
1620 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard
534 ft · 17 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 Gainesville and Amarillo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 287 East
Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 00h 43m
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 leaving Gainesville 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 Gainesville to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 309.9 miles (498.7 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.4 miles from Gainesville and 155.5 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289.6 miles (466 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.00 one way or $84.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gainesville and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 289.53 mi (465.96 km).
#1 Gainesville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 16,876 |
| Coordinates | 33.6259400, -97.1333500 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $42.00 | $84.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $47.56 | $95.11 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $51.67 | $103.34 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $63.19 | $126.38 |
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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