How far is Granbury, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Granbury, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 353.2 miles (568.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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
353.19 mi
05h 54m
Flight
300.91 mi
484.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.91 mi
Kilometers
484.27 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
353.19 mi
Kilometers
568.4 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:51 PM CDT
Return by in Granbury
Thu, Oct 15, 11:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granbury
2026-10-15T11:56
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granbury
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 Granbury
174.6 mi
02h 57m
To Amarillo
178.6 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Granbury and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Morgan Street

    26 m · 5 sec · South Morgan Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Pearl Street

    2043 ft · 1 min · West Pearl Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Houston Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Houston Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Weatherford Highway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Weatherford Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Granbury Highway

    10.3 mi · 18 min · Granbury Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cleburne Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cleburne Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    87 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    2302 ft · 48 sec · West 4th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Peaster Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Peaster Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 920

    17.1 mi · 30 min · Farm-to-Market Road 920

  13. 13

    Turn left

    27.2 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    51.7 mi · 59 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Central East Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  22. 22

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  25. 25

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  30. 30

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  31. 31

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  34. 34

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  36. 36

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

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  39. 39

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granbury 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
40 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 21%
Farm-to-Market Road 920
68.8 mi · 19%
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

Farm-to-Market Road 920

Continue straight

51.7 mi · 00h 59m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
300.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 57m from Granbury
Leave By
5:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Granbury 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 Granbury to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 353.2 miles (568.4 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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 174.6 miles from Granbury and 178.6 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 5:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.83 one way or $95.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Granbury and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granbury and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 300.91 mi (484.27 km).

Granbury

#1 Granbury

City in Texas, USA

Population11,101
Coordinates32.4420800, -97.7942000
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Morgan Street (-97.794271, 32.442085)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 568 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.46 gal
47.18 L · about $47.83
Round trip
$95.67
24.92 gal · 94.36 L
Estimated CO2
110.7 kg one way
Round trip: 221.5 kg / 488 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $47.83 $95.67
Mid-grade $4.35 $54.16 $108.33
Premium $4.72 $58.85 $117.70
Diesel $5.78 $71.97 $143.94

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 Granbury and Amarillo. The current time is 11:56:38.

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.