How far is Keller, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Keller, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 332.8 miles (535.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306 miles (492.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keller and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keller and Amarillo.
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Start on the route
97 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Taylor Street
629 ft · 30 sec · Taylor Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
83 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Golden Triangle Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Golden Triangle Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Golden Triangle Boulevard
36 m · 7 sec · Golden Triangle Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Golden Triangle Boulevard
833 ft · 31 sec · Golden Triangle Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Golden Triangle Boulevard
36 m · 7 sec · Golden Triangle Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Golden Triangle Boulevard
3 mi · 6 min · Golden Triangle Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harmon Road
850 ft · 18 sec · Harmon Road
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Continue on Golden Triangle Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Golden Triangle Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bonds Ranch Road
36 m · 7 sec · East Bonds Ranch Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bonds Ranch Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Bonds Ranch Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bonds Ranch Road
28 m · 2 sec · East Bonds Ranch Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bonds Ranch Road
669 ft · 14 sec · East Bonds Ranch Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 81 North, US 287 North
19 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 81 North, US 287 North
1545 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
99.9 mi · 1 hr 46 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 Keller 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
Merge slight left
99.9 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Keller 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 Keller to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 332.8 miles (535.6 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.9 miles from Keller and 166.8 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306 miles (492.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 6:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.07 one way or $90.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Keller and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keller and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 305.99 mi (492.45 km).
#1 Keller
A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 46,939 |
| Coordinates | 32.9345700, -97.2516800 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 536 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $45.07 | $90.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $51.03 | $102.07 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $55.45 | $110.90 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $67.81 | $135.62 |
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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