How far is Luling, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Luling, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 538.4 miles (866.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 453.8 miles (730.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
538.44 mi
08h 32m
Flight
453.86 mi
730.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
453.86 mi
Kilometers
730.42 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
538.44 mi
Kilometers
866.54 km
Drive Time
08h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 8:21 PM CDT
Return by in Luling
Fri, Oct 16, 4:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Luling
2026-10-15T11:49
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:32 PM to 4:02 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
6:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Luling
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
Blackwell
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Luling
268.7 mi
04h 16m
To Amarillo
269.7 mi
04h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Luling and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pierce Street

    6 m · 4 sec · East Pierce Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  4. 4

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  10. 10

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  14. 14

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  26. 26

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  37. 37

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  38. 38

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  39. 39

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  40. 40

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  42. 42

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  43. 43

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

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

  45. 45

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  46. 46

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  47. 47

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Luling 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
49 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110 mi · 20%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 14%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 13%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 13%
Bergstrom Expressway
35.3 mi · 7%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 4%
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
08h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.6 mi
453.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackwell
04h 16m from Luling
Leave By
6:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Luling 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 Luling to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 538.4 miles (866.5 km) and usually takes 08h 32m 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?

Blackwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 268.7 miles from Luling and 269.7 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 453.8 miles (730.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.6 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 $72.94 one way or $145.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Luling and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 453.86 mi (730.42 km).

Luling

#1 Luling

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

Population5,829
Coordinates29.6805100, -97.6475000
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pierce Street (-97.6475, 29.680508)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 867 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19 gal
71.92 L · about $72.94
Round trip
$145.88
38 gal · 143.84 L
Estimated CO2
168.9 kg one way
Round trip: 337.7 kg / 745 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $72.94 $145.88
Mid-grade $4.35 $82.59 $165.19
Premium $4.72 $89.74 $179.47
Diesel $5.78 $109.74 $219.49

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 Luling and Amarillo. The current time is 11:49:29.

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.