How far is Jersey Village, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Jersey Village, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 589.1 miles (948.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 518.5 miles (834.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 29m 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
589.12 mi
09h 14m
Flight
518.5 mi
834.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
518.5 mi
Kilometers
834.45 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
589.12 mi
Kilometers
948.1 km
Drive Time
09h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 11:53 PM CDT
Return by in Jersey Village
Fri, Oct 16, 9:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey Village
2026-10-15T14:38
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 11:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:15 PM to 4:45 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
5:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jersey Village
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
Decatur
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Jersey Village
293.8 mi
04h 37m
To Amarillo
295.3 mi
04h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
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 Jersey Village and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey Village and Amarillo.

  1. 1

    Start on Jersey Drive

    1.2 km · 3 min · Jersey Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2008 ft · 40 sec · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 290 West

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    34 mi · 39 min · Northwest Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward College Station, Bryan

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    700 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    993 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  13. 13

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    51.5 mi · 54 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

    8.9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  26. 26

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  29. 29

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  31. 31

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  33. 33

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  34. 34

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  35. 35

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  37. 37

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  38. 38

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  39. 39

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  40. 40

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  43. 43

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  45. 45

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

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  46. 46

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  47. 47

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  48. 48

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey Village 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
49 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
104 mi · 18%
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 13%
I 35W
51.5 mi · 9%
North State Highway 6
43.3 mi · 7%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 7%
Northwest Freeway
39.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 48m

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
09h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.6 mi
518.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Decatur
04h 37m from Jersey Village
Leave By
5:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jersey Village 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 Jersey Village to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 589.1 miles (948.1 km) and usually takes 09h 14m 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?

Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 293.8 miles from Jersey Village and 295.3 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 518.5 miles (834.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.6 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 $79.81 one way or $159.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 184.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jersey Village and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Stop Ideas Near Decatur

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Decatur and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.8 mi away

Bridgeport Utility Billing

Bridgeport , TX
900 Thompson St, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
Boyd City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Boyd City Hall

Boyd , TX
100 Rock Island Ave, Boyd, TX 76023
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Paradise City Hall

Paradise , TX
218 Main St, Paradise, TX 76073
City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Decatur.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

59 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Union Station

89 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

89 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey Village and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 518.5 mi (834.45 km).

Jersey Village

#1 Jersey Village

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population7,767
Coordinates29.8877200, -95.5630000
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey Drive (-95.563017, 29.887773)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 948 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.79 gal
78.69 L · about $79.81
Round trip
$159.63
41.58 gal · 157.38 L
Estimated CO2
184.8 kg one way
Round trip: 369.5 kg / 815 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $79.81 $159.63
Mid-grade $4.35 $90.37 $180.75
Premium $4.72 $98.19 $196.38
Diesel $5.78 $120.08 $240.17

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 Jersey Village and Amarillo. The current time is 14:38:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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