How far is Highland Park, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Highland Park, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 363.9 miles (585.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Park and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park and Amarillo.
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Start on Cornell Avenue
56 m · 11 sec · Cornell Avenue
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Turn left onto Saint John's Drive
135 m · 22 sec · Saint John's Drive
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Turn right onto Beverly Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Beverly Drive
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Turn left onto Douglas Avenue
1918 ft · 56 sec · Douglas Avenue
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Turn right onto Bordeaux Avenue
1428 ft · 45 sec · Bordeaux Avenue
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Turn left onto Lomo Alto Drive
2651 ft · 1 min · Lomo Alto Drive
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Continue on DNT Toll South
1118 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
1.4 km · 1 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue
1253 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight right onto Oak Lawn Avenue
1184 ft · 26 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway
1774 ft · 43 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North
747 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 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 Highland Park and Amarillo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 81 North
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102 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Highland Park 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 Highland Park to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 363.9 miles (585.7 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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 182.6 miles from Highland Park and 181.4 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 5:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.29 one way or $98.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highland Park and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 332.35 mi (534.87 km).
#1 Highland Park
Town in Texas
| Population | 9,050 |
| Coordinates | 32.8334600, -96.7919500 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: 586 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $49.29 | $98.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $55.82 | $111.63 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $60.64 | $121.29 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $74.16 | $148.33 |
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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