How far is Sansom Park, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Sansom Park, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 339.9 miles (547 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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
339.86 mi
05h 26m
Flight
303.56 mi
488.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.56 mi
Kilometers
488.54 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.86 mi
Kilometers
546.95 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:19 PM CDT
Return by in Sansom Park
Thu, Oct 15, 10:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sansom Park
2026-10-15T11:53
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
6:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sansom Park
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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Sansom Park
169.5 mi
02h 43m
To Amarillo
170.4 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Sansom Park and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sansom Park and Amarillo.

  1. 1

    Start on Crowley Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Crowley Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Biway Street

    1779 ft · 1 min · Biway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Azle Avenue

    2541 ft · 57 sec · Azle Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Northwest Loop 820

    1180 ft · 28 sec · Northwest Loop 820

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East

    1319 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth

    1680 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton

    1816 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton

    1 km · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto North Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 81, US 287 North: Decatur

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  14. 14

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  17. 17

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  19. 19

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  22. 22

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  27. 27

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  31. 31

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  33. 33

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

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  36. 36

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sansom Park 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
37 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81
104 mi · 31%
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 22%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 12%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 8%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 8%
US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US 81

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 48m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
303.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 43m from Sansom Park
Leave By
6:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sansom Park 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 Sansom Park to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 339.9 miles (547 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.5 miles from Sansom Park and 170.4 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 6:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.03 one way or $92.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sansom Park and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sansom Park and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 303.56 mi (488.54 km).

Sansom Park

#1 Sansom Park

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population5,704
Coordinates32.8059600, -97.4030700
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: Crowley Street (-97.403069, 32.806062)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.99 gal
45.4 L · about $46.03
Round trip
$92.06
23.98 gal · 90.8 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.1 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $46.03 $92.06
Mid-grade $4.35 $52.12 $104.24
Premium $4.72 $56.63 $113.26
Diesel $5.78 $69.25 $138.51

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 Sansom Park and Amarillo. The current time is 11:53:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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