How far is Lewisville, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Lewisville, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 341.6 miles (549.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314.8 miles (506.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
341.65 mi
05h 14m
Flight
314.79 mi
506.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.79 mi
Kilometers
506.6 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.65 mi
Kilometers
549.84 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Tue, May 5, 2:57 PM CDT
Return by in Lewisville
Tue, May 5, 8:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisville
2026-05-05T09:43
Arrive Amarillo
Tue, May 5, 2:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Lewisville
170.2 mi
02h 37m
To Amarillo
171.4 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lewisville and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Mill Street

    112 m · 17 sec · South Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1562 ft · 33 sec · West Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2871 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2989 ft · 51 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North, US 77 North

    683 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    15.6 mi · 17 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    782 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive

    672 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    2258 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West University Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West University Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 380 West

    21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1443 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287

  14. 14

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  15. 15

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  20. 20

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  23. 23

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  28. 28

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  32. 32

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  34. 34

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

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  37. 37

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewisville 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
38 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 22%
North US Highway 287
72.5 mi · 21%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 12%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 8%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 8%
US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 287

Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287

72.5 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
314.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 37m from Lewisville
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lewisville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amarillo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewisville to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 341.6 miles (549.8 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.2 miles from Lewisville and 171.4 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 314.8 miles (506.6 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 6:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.57 one way or $91.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lewisville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amarillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisville and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 314.79 mi (506.6 km).

Lewisville

#1 Lewisville

The second most populous city in Denton County, Texas.

Population112,232
Coordinates33.0462300, -96.9941700
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Mill Street (-96.994151, 33.04623)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 550 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.06 gal
45.64 L · about $45.57
Round trip
$91.15
24.12 gal · 91.28 L
Estimated CO2
107.2 kg one way
Round trip: 214.4 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.57 $91.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.28 $102.56
Premium $4.59 $55.37 $110.73
Diesel $3.99 $48.16 $96.31

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewisville and Amarillo. The current time is 09:43:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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