How far is Levelland, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Levelland, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.45 mi
02h 15m
Flight
117.17 mi
188.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.17 mi
Kilometers
188.56 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.45 mi
Kilometers
216.38 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 2:06 PM CDT
Return by in Levelland
Thu, Oct 15, 4:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Levelland
2026-10-15T11:50
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 2:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Levelland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dimmitt
TX

City in Castro County, Texas, United States

From Levelland
67.1 mi
01h 07m
To Amarillo
67.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
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 Levelland and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Houston Street

    3159 ft · 1 min · Houston Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · College Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North US Highway 385

    9.5 mi · 10 min · North US Highway 385

  4. 4

    Continue on Badger Avenue

    2793 ft · 40 sec · Badger Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North US Highway 385

    12.7 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 385

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delano Avenue

    1009 ft · 24 sec · Delano Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Eastside Avenue

    21.4 mi · 22 min · North Eastside Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    684 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    21 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    43.7 mi · 49 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Levelland and Amarillo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 385
22.2 mi · 16%
North Eastside Avenue
21.4 mi · 16%
College Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
US 87 North
0.92 mi · 1%
South Fillmore Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Houston Street
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

43.7 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
117.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimmitt
01h 07m from Levelland
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Levelland 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 Levelland to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dimmitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Levelland and 67.3 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.20 one way or $36.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Levelland and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Levelland and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 117.17 mi (188.56 km).

Levelland

#1 Levelland

City in Texas, USA

Population13,497
Coordinates33.5873200, -102.3779600
Altitude1073
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston Street (-102.37796, 33.587284)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.96 L · about $18.20
Round trip
$36.39
9.48 gal · 35.92 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $18.20 $36.39
Mid-grade $4.35 $20.60 $41.21
Premium $4.72 $22.39 $44.77
Diesel $5.78 $27.38 $54.76

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 Levelland and Amarillo. The current time is 11:50:21.

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.