How far is Rayville, LA from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Rayville, LA to Amarillo, TX is about 669 miles (1076.6 km), with a travel time of about 11h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 608.2 miles (978.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Road
668.98 mi
11h 59m
Flight
608.17 mi
978.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
608.17 mi
Kilometers
978.75 km
Flight Time
01h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
668.98 mi
Kilometers
1076.62 km
Drive Time
11h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Nov 12, 1:23 PM CST
Return by in Rayville
Fri, Nov 13, 1:22 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rayville
2026-11-12T01:24
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Nov 12, 1:23 PM CST
Route Timing
11h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:59 PM to 7:29 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:02 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rayville
8:00 PM CST
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
Lake Dallas
TX

City in Denton County, Texas, United States

From Rayville
333.9 mi
05h 59m
To Amarillo
335.2 mi
05h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rayville and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec · Harrison Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Julia Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Julia Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Julia Street

    48 m · 3 sec · South Julia Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Julia Street

    123 m · 7 sec · South Julia Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1479 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    274.5 mi · 4 hr 52 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    1696 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    28.2 mi · 30 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    782 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive

    672 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    2258 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West University Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West University Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 380 West

    21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1443 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287

  22. 22

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  23. 23

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  26. 26

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  28. 28

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  31. 31

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  32. 32

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  34. 34

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  35. 35

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  36. 36

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  37. 37

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  40. 40

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  42. 42

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

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  43. 43

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  44. 44

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  45. 45

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rayville 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
46 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Julia Street
275 mi · 41%
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 11%
North US Highway 287
72.5 mi · 11%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 6%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 4%
North Stemmons Freeway
28.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Julia Street

Merge slight left

274 mi · 04h 52m

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
11h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.8 mi
608.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Dallas
05h 59m from Rayville
Leave By
12:02 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rayville and Sunny near Amarillo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rayville to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 669 miles (1076.6 km) and usually takes 11h 59m 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?

Lake Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 333.9 miles from Rayville and 335.2 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 608.2 miles (978.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 CST. 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 $83.91 one way or $167.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 209.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rayville and Sunny near Amarillo.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Dallas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Dallas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
City of Southlake
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

City of Southlake

Southlake , TX
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX 76092
Rating 4.7/5 33 reviews City Hall
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

The Colony Public Library and City Hall

The Colony , TX
6800 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056
Rating 4.8/5 53 reviews Public library

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Dallas.

RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

43 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

50 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

53 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rayville and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 608.17 mi (978.75 km).

Rayville

#1 Rayville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,436
Coordinates32.4773600, -91.7548500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: Rayville (-91.75485, 32.47736)
End: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1077 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.61 gal
89.36 L · about $83.91
Round trip
$167.82
47.22 gal · 178.72 L
Estimated CO2
209.8 kg one way
Round trip: 419.6 kg / 925 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $83.91 $167.82
Mid-grade $4.05 $95.57 $191.15
Premium $4.44 $104.90 $209.80
Diesel $5.65 $133.28 $266.56

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 Louisiana · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Rayville and Amarillo. The current time is 01:24:51.

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.