How far is Mansfield, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Mansfield, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 359.1 miles (577.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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
359.09 mi
05h 27m
Flight
325.65 mi
524.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
325.65 mi
Kilometers
524.08 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.09 mi
Kilometers
577.9 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:24 PM CDT
Return by in Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 10:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-10-15T11:56
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield
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 Mansfield
178.5 mi
02h 43m
To Amarillo
180.6 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Mansfield and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broad Street

    2085 ft · 49 sec · East Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Walnut Creek Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Walnut Creek Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 287 North

    2448 ft · 47 sec · US Highway 287 North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 287 North

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North, I 820 : Downtown, Fort Worth

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North, US 287 North, I 35W TEXpress North: Denton

    833 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express Toll North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    8.2 mi · 8 min · I 35W TEXpress

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  16. 16

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  19. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  21. 21

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  24. 24

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  29. 29

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  33. 33

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  35. 35

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

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  38. 38

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield 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
39 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
104 mi · 29%
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 21%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 8%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 7%
US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
325.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 43m from Mansfield
Leave By
6:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mansfield 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 Mansfield to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 359.1 miles (577.9 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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 178.5 miles from Mansfield and 180.6 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 6:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.64 one way or $97.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 325.65 mi (524.08 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

The most populous city in Wise County, Texas.

Population73,094
Coordinates32.5631900, -97.1416800
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broad Street (-97.141655, 32.563413)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.67 gal
47.97 L · about $48.64
Round trip
$97.28
25.34 gal · 95.94 L
Estimated CO2
112.6 kg one way
Round trip: 225.2 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $48.64 $97.28
Mid-grade $4.35 $55.08 $110.15
Premium $4.72 $59.84 $119.68
Diesel $5.78 $73.18 $146.36

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 Mansfield and Amarillo. The current time is 11:56:32.

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.