How far is Oklahoma City, OK from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Amarillo, TX is about 258.1 miles (415.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.8 miles (392.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma City and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City and Amarillo.
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Start on North Robinson Avenue
138 m · 25 sec · North Robinson Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
918 ft · 41 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto North Hudson Avenue
116 m · 10 sec · North Hudson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2775 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Classen Boulevard
1320 ft · 27 sec · North Classen Boulevard
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Continue on South Western Avenue
2253 ft · 50 sec · South Western Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
1497 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
64.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
24.1 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
136.3 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business West: Amarillo Boulevard
1966 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on East Business 40
2.8 mi · 3 min · East Business 40
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Continue on East US Highway 66
1.3 mi · 1 min · East US Highway 66
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard
10.3 mi · 12 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 Oklahoma City 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.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
136 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Oklahoma City and Sunny near Amarillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 258.1 miles (415.4 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Sayre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.8 miles from Oklahoma City and 129.3 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.8 miles (392.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.51 one way or $73.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oklahoma City and Sunny near Amarillo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 243.75 mi (392.28 km).
#1 Oklahoma City
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
| Population | 655,057 |
| Coordinates | 35.4675600, -97.5164300 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| 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: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $4.01 | $36.51 | $73.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $40.45 | $80.90 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $43.40 | $86.80 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $53.28 | $106.57 |
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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