How far is Robstown, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Robstown, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 646.6 miles (1040.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 568.9 miles (915.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
646.6 mi
09h 27m
Flight
568.86 mi
915.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
568.86 mi
Kilometers
915.49 km
Flight Time
01h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
646.6 mi
Kilometers
1040.6 km
Drive Time
09h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 9:16 PM CDT
Return by in Robstown
Fri, Oct 16, 6:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robstown
2026-10-15T11:49
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 9:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:27 PM to 4:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robstown
8:00 PM CDT
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
Paint Rock
TX

Town of the United States

From Robstown
320.9 mi
04h 43m
To Amarillo
325.7 mi
04h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph ESE
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · East Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    114 m · 18 sec · South 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Avenue A

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Avenue A

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 77

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 44

    1247 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 77

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    123.4 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  27. 27

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  38. 38

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  39. 39

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  41. 41

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  43. 43

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  44. 44

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    109.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  46. 46

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  47. 47

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  48. 48

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robstown 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
50 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
131 mi · 20%
McDermott Freeway
114 mi · 18%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110 mi · 17%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 12%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 6%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Continue straight

123 mi · 02h 05m

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
09h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.7 mi
568.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paint Rock
04h 43m from Robstown
Leave By
5:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Robstown 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 Robstown to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 646.6 miles (1040.6 km) and usually takes 09h 27m 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?

Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 320.9 miles from Robstown and 325.7 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 568.9 miles (915.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 $87.61 one way or $175.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 202.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Robstown and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robstown and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 568.86 mi (915.49 km).

Robstown

#1 Robstown

City in Nueces County, Texas, United States

Population11,133
Coordinates27.7903000, -97.6688800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Avenue (-97.668905, 27.790164)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1041 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.82 gal
86.37 L · about $87.61
Round trip
$175.21
45.64 gal · 172.74 L
Estimated CO2
202.8 kg one way
Round trip: 405.6 kg / 894 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $87.61 $175.21
Mid-grade $4.35 $99.20 $198.40
Premium $4.72 $107.78 $215.56
Diesel $5.78 $131.81 $263.62

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 Texas · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Robstown and Amarillo. The current time is 11:49:54.

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.