How far is Saginaw, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Saginaw, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 329.6 miles (530.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.4 miles (488.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
329.63 mi
05h 04m
Flight
303.35 mi
488.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.35 mi
Kilometers
488.19 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.63 mi
Kilometers
530.49 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 12:56 AM CDT
Return by in Saginaw
Fri, Oct 16, 6:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saginaw
2026-10-15T19:51
Arrive Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saginaw
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chillicothe
TX

Small city in Texas

From Saginaw
164.4 mi
02h 32m
To Amarillo
165.3 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Saginaw and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Saginaw Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 13 min · South Saginaw Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward US 81 North, US 287 North

    1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    94.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  10. 10

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  13. 13

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  18. 18

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  24. 24

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

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saginaw 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
28 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
95.5 mi · 29%
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 23%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 12%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 9%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 8%
US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Merge slight left

94.9 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
303.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
02h 32m from Saginaw
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saginaw 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 Saginaw to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 329.6 miles (530.5 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.4 miles from Saginaw and 165.3 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 303.4 miles (488.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.65 one way or $89.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saginaw and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saginaw and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 303.35 mi (488.19 km).

Saginaw

#1 Saginaw

City in Texas

Population24,860
Coordinates32.8601300, -97.3639100
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Saginaw Boulevard (-97.363868, 32.860157)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.63 gal
44.03 L · about $44.65
Round trip
$89.30
23.26 gal · 88.06 L
Estimated CO2
103.4 kg one way
Round trip: 206.7 kg / 456 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $44.65 $89.30
Mid-grade $4.35 $50.56 $101.11
Premium $4.72 $54.93 $109.86
Diesel $5.78 $67.17 $134.35

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 Saginaw and Amarillo. The current time is 19:51:36.

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.