How far is Red River, NM from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Red River, NM to Amarillo, TX is about 276.3 miles (444.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red River and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red River and Amarillo.
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Start on Jacks and Sixes
8 m · 6 sec · Jacks and Sixes
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Turn left onto Main Street
2246 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto NM 38
16.6 mi · 25 min · NM 38
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Therma Way
1052 ft · 30 sec · Therma Way
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Continue on East Therma Street
24.2 mi · 41 min · East Therma Street
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Turn right onto State Road 58
18.9 mi · 26 min · State Road 58
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Take the ramp right
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56, NM 21, NM 468: Springer
1484 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
932 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Railroad Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Maxwell Avenue
1670 ft · 47 sec · Maxwell Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
81.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
919 ft · 27 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
55.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 385 South: Channing
28.4 mi · 30 min
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Turn left
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Ranch Road 1061
6.2 mi · 7 min · Ranch Road 1061
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Keep slight right to continue on Ranch Road 1061
1 mi · 1 min · Ranch Road 1061
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Continue on Tascosa Road
3 mi · 4 min · Tascosa Road
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Turn left onto West Amarillo Boulevard
4.3 mi · 5 min · West 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 Red River and Amarillo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
4th Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
81.5 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Red River and Mostly Sunny near Amarillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red River to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 276.3 miles (444.6 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Red River and 138.3 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.00 one way or $78.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Red River and Amarillo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Red River and Mostly Sunny near Amarillo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red River and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 224.72 mi (361.65 km).
#1 Red River
Town of the United States
| Population | 459 |
| Coordinates | 36.7080800, -105.4061200 |
| Altitude | 2643 |
| 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: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $4.00 | $39.00 | $78.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.23 | $86.46 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $46.35 | $92.70 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $57.93 | $115.87 |
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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