How far is Horizon City, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Horizon City, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 459.2 miles (739 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 350.8 miles (564.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horizon City and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horizon City and Amarillo.
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Start on Jasper Drive
20 m · 5 sec · Jasper Drive
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Turn right onto Darrington Road
2746 ft · 57 sec · Darrington Road
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Turn right onto Eastlake Boulevard
21 m · 7 sec · Eastlake Boulevard
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Turn left onto Darrington Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Darrington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pellicano Drive
3 mi · 5 min · Pellicano Drive
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Turn right onto Joe Battle Boulevard
735 ft · 15 sec · Joe Battle Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 375 North
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Montana Avenue
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Joe Battle Boulevard
1015 ft · 20 sec · Joe Battle Boulevard
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Turn right onto Montana Avenue
12.4 mi · 15 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Merge slight left onto South Canal Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn right onto West Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
29.6 mi · 34 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Turn left onto South NM Highway 483
13.7 mi · 24 min · South NM Highway 483
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Continue on South 2nd Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Avenue R
1040 ft · 28 sec · West Avenue R
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Turn sharp left onto South Main Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway
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Continue on Plains Highway
32.1 mi · 40 min · Plains Highway
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Continue on Highway 82
2242 ft · 35 sec · Highway 82
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Turn right onto Roswell Highway
71 m · 4 sec · Roswell Highway
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Continue on Cowboy Way
1.5 km · 1 min · Cowboy Way
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Turn sharp left onto Highway 214
73.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Highway 214
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Turn left
28.6 mi · 31 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 11th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West 11th Street
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Continue straight
8 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
59.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street
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Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard
32 m · 1 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 Horizon City 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 62
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Horizon City 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 Horizon City to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 459.2 miles (739 km) and usually takes 07h 12m 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?
Denver City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.1 miles from Horizon City and 237.1 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 350.8 miles (564.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.4 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 MDT. 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 $62.19 one way or $124.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Horizon City and Amarillo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Horizon City and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Stop Ideas Near Denver City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denver City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horizon City and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 350.78 mi (564.53 km).
#1 Horizon City
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
| Population | 19,642 |
| Coordinates | 31.6926100, -106.2074800 |
| Altitude | 1226 |
| 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: 739 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 43m |
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 | $62.19 | $124.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $70.42 | $140.84 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $76.51 | $153.03 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $93.57 | $187.14 |
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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