How far is Hempstead, TX from Amarillo, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Hempstead and Amarillo is 486.99 miles (783.74 km).
Flight distance from Hempstead, TX to Amarillo, TX is 486.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 06 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 00 minutes to travel from Hempstead to Amarillo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Hempstead, Texas to Amarillo, Texas is: 554.64 miles (892.61 km) by car.
Driving from Hempstead to Amarillo will take approximately 08 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Hempstead
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8835 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°5'51"N 96°4'42"W |
| Latitude | 30.0974400 |
| Longitude | -96.0782900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amarillo
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle. It is located in the north-central part of the state. Amarillo is known for its many steakhouses, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Big Texan Steak Ranch and the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum.
| Population | 199654 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°13'19"N 101°49'53"W |
| Latitude | 35.2220000 |
| Longitude | -101.8313000 |
| Altitude | 1118 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Amarillo: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313,35.221963)
Estimated Travel Time Between Hempstead and Amarillo
The distance between Hempstead and Amarillo is 893 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 55 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Hempstead and Amarillo. The current time is 11:53:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 55 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 07 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 55 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 74.09 liters (19.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Hempstead and Amarillo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Hempstead to Amarillo is $59.13 (diesel $78.15).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $59.13 | $67.42 | $73.92 | $78.15 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 30, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Hempstead and Amarillo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
