How far is McGregor, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from McGregor, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 458.8 miles (738.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 365 miles (587.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 54m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Wichita County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McGregor and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McGregor and Amarillo.
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Start on West McGregor Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · West McGregor Drive
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Continue on West US Highway 84
5.3 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84
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Continue on George W Bush Parkway
7.3 mi · 9 min · George W Bush Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 298: Franklin Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
79 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward South Valley Mills Drive
671 ft · 18 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
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Keep slight left
556 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Mills Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Valley Mills Drive
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Turn left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
135 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
51.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
8.9 mi · 9 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 McGregor 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
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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.
Sunny leaving McGregor and Sunny near Amarillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McGregor to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 458.8 miles (738.4 km) and usually takes 06h 54m 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?
Wichita Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.4 miles from McGregor and 236.4 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 365 miles (587.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.8 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 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 $61.18 one way or $122.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McGregor and Sunny near Amarillo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McGregor and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 365.02 mi (587.44 km).
#1 McGregor
City in Texas
| Population | 5,413 |
| Coordinates | 31.4440600, -97.4091800 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 738 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 43m |
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 | $3.78 | $61.18 | $122.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.84 | $137.68 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $74.33 | $148.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $64.65 | $129.29 |
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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