How far is Livingston, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Livingston, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 574.9 miles (925.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 506.8 miles (815.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 09h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Amarillo.
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Start on North Washington Avenue
3 m · 4 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto West Church Street
42.5 mi · 49 min · West Church Street
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Continue on 11th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Interstate 45 North
3074 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North
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Take the ramp straight
68.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Continue straight
100.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
3139 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 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 Livingston 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
Continue straight
102 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Livingston 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 Livingston to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 574.9 miles (925.2 km) and usually takes 09h 08m 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?
Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 288.9 miles from Livingston and 286 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 506.8 miles (815.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 $77.89 one way or $155.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livingston and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Stop Ideas Near Alvord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bridgeport Utility Billing
Decatur City Hall
Paradise City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alvord.
Gainesville
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Ardmore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 506.76 mi (815.55 km).
#1 Livingston
Texan town
| Population | 5,503 |
| Coordinates | 30.7110300, -94.9329900 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 925 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 10m |
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 | $77.89 | $155.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $88.20 | $176.40 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $95.83 | $191.66 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $117.20 | $234.39 |
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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