How far is Jollyville, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Jollyville, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 481.4 miles (774.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 405.5 miles (652.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 00m 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
481.36 mi
07h 30m
Flight
405.49 mi
652.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
405.49 mi
Kilometers
652.57 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
481.36 mi
Kilometers
774.68 km
Drive Time
07h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 7:33 PM CDT
Return by in Jollyville
Fri, Oct 16, 3:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jollyville
2026-10-15T12:03
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 7:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:30 PM to 3:00 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
9:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jollyville
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
Roscoe
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Jollyville
240.1 mi
03h 45m
To Amarillo
241.3 mi
03h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Jollyville and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jollyville and Amarillo.

  1. 1

    Start on Pond Springs Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pond Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Research Boulevard

    3044 ft · 1 min · Research Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 183 North

    937 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1475 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  7. 7

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  19. 19

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  31. 31

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  32. 32

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  36. 36

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

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

  38. 38

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jollyville 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
42 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110 mi · 23%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 15%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 15%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 14%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 5%
Highway 84
20 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 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.9 mi
405.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscoe
03h 45m from Jollyville
Leave By
9:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jollyville 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 Jollyville to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 481.4 miles (774.7 km) and usually takes 07h 30m 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?

Roscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240.1 miles from Jollyville and 241.3 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 405.5 miles (652.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 $65.22 one way or $130.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roscoe

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 Roscoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jollyville and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 405.49 mi (652.57 km).

Jollyville

#1 Jollyville

Census designated place

Population16,151
Coordinates30.4427000, -97.7750100
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: Pond Springs Road (-97.774951, 30.442757)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 775 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.99 gal
64.3 L · about $65.22
Round trip
$130.45
33.98 gal · 128.6 L
Estimated CO2
151 kg one way
Round trip: 302 kg / 666 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $65.22 $130.45
Mid-grade $4.35 $73.86 $147.71
Premium $4.72 $80.24 $160.49
Diesel $5.78 $98.13 $196.27

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 Jollyville and Amarillo. The current time is 12:03:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.