How far is Lampasas, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Lampasas, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 427.1 miles (687.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
427.15 mi
06h 26m
Flight
356.47 mi
573.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
356.47 mi
Kilometers
573.69 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
427.15 mi
Kilometers
687.43 km
Drive Time
06h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 6:22 PM CDT
Return by in Lampasas
Fri, Oct 16, 12:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lampasas
2026-10-15T11:55
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 6:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:27 PM to 1:57 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
11:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lampasas
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
Snyder
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lampasas
213.3 mi
03h 13m
To Amarillo
213.8 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
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 Lampasas and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Key Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Key Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  14. 14

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  26. 26

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  27. 27

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  28. 28

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  31. 31

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

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

  33. 33

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lampasas 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
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110 mi · 26%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 17%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 16%
North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 9%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 5%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
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
06h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.6 mi
356.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snyder
03h 13m from Lampasas
Leave By
11:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lampasas 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 Lampasas to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 427.1 miles (687.4 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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?

Snyder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.3 miles from Lampasas and 213.8 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 356.5 miles (573.7 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 $57.85 one way or $115.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lampasas and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 356.47 mi (573.69 km).

Lampasas

#1 Lampasas

City in Texas, United States

Population8,119
Coordinates31.0637800, -98.1817000
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-98.181745, 31.06389)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 687 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.07 gal
57.06 L · about $57.85
Round trip
$115.71
30.14 gal · 114.12 L
Estimated CO2
133.9 kg one way
Round trip: 267.9 kg / 591 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $57.85 $115.71
Mid-grade $4.35 $65.51 $131.02
Premium $4.72 $71.18 $142.35
Diesel $5.78 $87.04 $174.09

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 Lampasas and Amarillo. The current time is 11:55:47.

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.