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

The driving distance from San Juan, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 748.6 miles (1204.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 661.1 miles (1063.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 59m 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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Road
748.6 mi
10h 59m
Flight
661.05 mi
1063.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
661.05 mi
Kilometers
1063.86 km
Flight Time
01h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
748.6 mi
Kilometers
1204.76 km
Drive Time
10h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 2:50 AM CDT
Return by in San Juan
Fri, Oct 16, 1:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Juan
2026-10-15T15:50
Arrive Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 2:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:00 PM to 6:30 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
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Juan
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
Menard
TX

City in Menard County, Texas, United States

From San Juan
372.3 mi
05h 29m
To Amarillo
376.3 mi
05h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 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 San Juan and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    54 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    47 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    55 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Nebraska Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Nebraska Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Frontage Road

    652 ft · 13 sec · Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

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

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

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

  17. 17

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

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  19. 19

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  22. 22

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

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  31. 31

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  32. 32

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  34. 34

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  36. 36

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  38. 38

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  43. 43

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  44. 44

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  45. 45

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  46. 46

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  47. 47

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  48. 48

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  49. 49

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  50. 50

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

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

  51. 51

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  52. 52

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  53. 53

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  54. 54

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  55. 55

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Juan 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
55 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 20%
McDermott Freeway
114 mi · 15%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110 mi · 15%
Nueces Street
83.2 mi · 11%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 10%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

110 mi · 01h 51m

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
10h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.5 mi
661.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menard
05h 29m from San Juan
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Juan 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 Juan to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 748.6 miles (1204.8 km) and usually takes 10h 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?

Menard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 372.3 miles from San Juan and 376.3 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 661.1 miles (1063.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.5 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 $101.43 one way or $202.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 234.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Menard

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 Menard and the surrounding midpoint area.
Menard City Hall
Practical stop 8.8 mi away

Menard City Hall

Menard , TX
108 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Sewage disposal service

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menard.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Juan and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 661.05 mi (1063.86 km).

San Juan

#1 San Juan

In Hidalgo County, Texas, San Juan is a city.

Population37,034
Coordinates26.1892400, -98.1552900
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Nebraska Avenue (-98.155527, 26.189272)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.42 gal
100 L · about $101.43
Round trip
$202.85
52.84 gal · 200 L
Estimated CO2
234.8 kg one way
Round trip: 469.6 kg / 1035 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $101.43 $202.85
Mid-grade $4.35 $114.85 $229.70
Premium $4.72 $124.78 $249.56
Diesel $5.78 $152.60 $305.20

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 San Juan and Amarillo. The current time is 15:50:55.

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.