How far is Los Fresnos, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Los Fresnos, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 780.6 miles (1256.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 682.9 miles (1099.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
780.63 mi
11h 26m
Flight
682.95 mi
1099.1 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Los Fresnos.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
682.95 mi
Kilometers
1099.1 km
Flight Time
01h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
780.63 mi
Kilometers
1256.3 km
Drive Time
11h 26m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 11h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Sat, Nov 7, 3:40 PM CST
Return by in Los Fresnos
Sun, Nov 8, 3:07 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Fresnos
2026-11-07T04:13
Arrive Amarillo
Sat, Nov 7, 3:40 PM CST
Route Timing
11h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:27 PM to 6:57 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Fresnos
8:00 PM CST
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
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Los Fresnos
386.6 mi
05h 43m
To Amarillo
394.1 mi
05h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
7 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Fresnos and Amarillo.

  1. 1

    Start on West Ocean Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Texas State Highway 100

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Texas State Highway 100

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 100

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 100

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    791 ft · 16 sec · North Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min · U.S. Highway 77

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    623 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto FM 772

    1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South 6th Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West King Avenue

    14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  33. 33

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  34. 34

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  36. 36

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  38. 38

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  40. 40

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  42. 42

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  43. 43

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  45. 45

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  46. 46

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  47. 47

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  48. 48

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  49. 49

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  50. 50

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  51. 51

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  52. 52

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

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

  53. 53

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  54. 54

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  55. 55

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  56. 56

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Fresnos 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
57 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
5 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
114 mi · 15%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110 mi · 14%
U.S. Highway 77
100 mi · 13%
Nueces Street
83.2 mi · 11%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 10%
West King Avenue
69.3 mi · 9%
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
11h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.7 mi
682.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
05h 43m from Los Fresnos
Leave By
1:06 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Los Fresnos and Mostly Sunny near Amarillo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Fresnos to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 780.6 miles (1256.3 km) and usually takes 11h 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?

Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 386.6 miles from Los Fresnos and 394.1 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 682.9 miles (1099.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.7 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 CST. 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 $98.66 one way or $197.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 244.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Los Fresnos and Mostly Sunny near Amarillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Fresnos and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 682.95 mi (1099.1 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Los Fresnos

City in Cameron County, Texas, United States

Population7,826
Coordinates26.0717400, -97.4763700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ocean Boulevard (-97.476377, 26.071662)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.55 gal
104.27 L · about $98.66
Round trip
$197.31
55.1 gal · 208.54 L
Estimated CO2
244.8 kg one way
Round trip: 489.7 kg / 1080 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $98.66 $197.31
Mid-grade $4.09 $112.79 $225.58
Premium $4.47 $123.20 $246.41
Diesel $5.68 $156.54 $313.08

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Fresnos and Amarillo. The current time is 04:13:55.

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.