How far is Granite Shoals, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Granite Shoals, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 457 miles (735.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 16m 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
457.02 mi
07h 08m
Flight
377.36 mi
607.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
377.36 mi
Kilometers
607.31 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
457.02 mi
Kilometers
735.5 km
Drive Time
07h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 7:04 PM CDT
Return by in Granite Shoals
Fri, Oct 16, 2:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granite Shoals
2026-10-15T11:56
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 7:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:08 PM to 2:38 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
9:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granite Shoals
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
Loraine
TX

Town of the United States

From Granite Shoals
227 mi
03h 34m
To Amarillo
230 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Granite Shoals and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite Shoals and Amarillo.

  1. 1

    Start on East Greenbriar Drive

    654 ft · 21 sec · East Greenbriar Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Phillips Ranch Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Phillips Ranch Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    11.9 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    17.1 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street

    1347 ft · 19 sec · Commerce Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto United States Highway 87

    32 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 87

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    20.4 mi · 21 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  17. 17

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  29. 29

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  31. 31

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  34. 34

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    109.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 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 Granite Shoals 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
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110 mi · 24%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 16%
North Phillips Ranch Road
48.6 mi · 11%
United States Highway 87
32 mi · 7%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 6%
North Main Street
20.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

110 mi · 01h 51m

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
07h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.6 mi
377.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loraine
03h 34m from Granite Shoals
Leave By
9:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Granite Shoals 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 Granite Shoals to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 457 miles (735.5 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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?

Loraine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227 miles from Granite Shoals and 230 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.6 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 $61.92 one way or $123.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Granite Shoals and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granite Shoals and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 377.36 mi (607.31 km).

Granite Shoals

#1 Granite Shoals

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

Population5,162
Coordinates30.5890800, -98.3839200
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Greenbriar Drive (-98.383854, 30.589187)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 736 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.13 gal
61.05 L · about $61.92
Round trip
$123.85
32.26 gal · 122.1 L
Estimated CO2
143.3 kg one way
Round trip: 286.7 kg / 632 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $61.92 $123.85
Mid-grade $4.35 $70.12 $140.23
Premium $4.72 $76.18 $152.36
Diesel $5.78 $93.17 $186.33

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 Granite Shoals and Amarillo. The current time is 11:56:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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