How far is Monahans, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Monahans, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 297.6 miles (478.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258 miles (415.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monahans and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monahans and Amarillo.
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Start on the route
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Avenue
54 m · 7 sec · South Main Avenue
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Turn right onto East Sealy Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · East Sealy Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Odessa
2157 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
36.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
1231 ft · 27 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn left onto Southeast Loop 338
1.3 km · 1 min · Southeast Loop 338
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Continue on Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
85 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 191 East
832 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 191 East
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Take the ramp slight left
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chris Kyle Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Chris Kyle Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 3 min · Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 349, FM 1788: UT Permian Basin CEED, Midland International Airport
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 191
1029 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 191
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Turn slight left onto North FM 1788
2.2 mi · 3 min · North FM 1788
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Keep slight right to continue on Nadine and Tom Craddick Highway
12.5 mi · 13 min · Nadine and Tom Craddick Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 349
47 mi · 47 min · State Highway 349
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 87
82 m · 4 sec · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Lynn Avenue
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Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 52 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway
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Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
111.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Canyon Expressway
13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street
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Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard
32 m · 1 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 Monahans and Amarillo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
111 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monahans 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 Monahans to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 297.6 miles (478.9 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Tahoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.6 miles from Monahans and 148.9 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258 miles (415.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.31 one way or $80.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monahans and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monahans and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 258.01 mi (415.23 km).
#1 Monahans
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,857 |
| Coordinates | 31.5943000, -102.8926500 |
| Altitude | 799 |
| 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: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $40.31 | $80.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $45.64 | $91.29 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $49.59 | $99.18 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $60.65 | $121.30 |
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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