How far is San Elizario, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from San Elizario, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 434.1 miles (698.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 358.8 miles (577.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
434.09 mi
07h 15m
Flight
358.77 mi
577.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
358.77 mi
Kilometers
577.38 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
434.09 mi
Kilometers
698.6 km
Drive Time
07h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 7:14 PM CDT
Return by in San Elizario
Fri, Oct 16, 1:30 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Elizario
2026-10-15T10:59
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 6:14 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:16 PM to 3:46 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
9:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Elizario
8:00 PM MDT
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
Denver City
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From San Elizario
225.2 mi
03h 37m
To Amarillo
208.9 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
San Elizario Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
83°F
Thursday
Using Clint as the closest live forecast in the El Paso County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 17 mph NNE
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 San Elizario and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Elizario and Amarillo.

  1. 1

    Start on San Elizario Rd.

    134 m · 24 sec · San Elizario Rd.

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Socorro Road

    7 mi · 13 min · Socorro Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Americas Avenue

    1654 ft · 35 sec · South Americas Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on North Americas Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Americas Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 375 North

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Montana Avenue

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Joe Battle Boulevard

    1015 ft · 20 sec · Joe Battle Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Montana Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  11. 11

    Continue on National Parks Highway

    33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Canal Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    29.6 mi · 34 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South NM Highway 483

    13.7 mi · 24 min · South NM Highway 483

  17. 17

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Avenue R

    1040 ft · 28 sec · West Avenue R

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto South Main Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Tatum Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Plains Highway

    32.1 mi · 40 min · Plains Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 82

    2242 ft · 35 sec · Highway 82

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Roswell Highway

    71 m · 4 sec · Roswell Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Cowboy Way

    1.5 km · 1 min · Cowboy Way

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Highway 214

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Highway 214

  27. 27

    Turn left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 11th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West 11th Street

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 8 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Elizario 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 24%
Highway 214
73.7 mi · 17%
West 11th Street
69.3 mi · 16%
National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 8%
Plains Highway
32.1 mi · 7%
West Carlsbad Highway
29.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

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
07h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.3 mi
358.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver City
03h 37m from San Elizario
Leave By
9:28 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Elizario 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 San Elizario to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 434.1 miles (698.6 km) and usually takes 07h 15m 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?

Denver City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.2 miles from San Elizario and 208.9 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 358.8 miles (577.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.3 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 7:30 AM MDT. 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 $58.81 one way or $117.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between San Elizario and Amarillo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Elizario and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 358.77 mi (577.38 km).

San Elizario

#1 San Elizario

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population9,062
Coordinates31.5851100, -106.2727600
Altitude1110
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Road (-106.272907, 31.585258)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 699 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.32 gal
57.98 L · about $58.81
Round trip
$117.63
30.64 gal · 115.96 L
Estimated CO2
136.1 kg one way
Round trip: 272.3 kg / 600 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $58.81 $117.63
Mid-grade $4.35 $66.60 $133.19
Premium $4.72 $72.36 $144.71
Diesel $5.78 $88.49 $176.98

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between San Elizario, TX and Amarillo, TX. The current time in San Elizario is 10:59:06, although it is 11:59:06 in Amarillo.

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.