How far is Snyder, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Snyder, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.73 mi
03h 04m
Flight
180.76 mi
290.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.76 mi
Kilometers
290.91 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.73 mi
Kilometers
319.83 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 2:54 PM CDT
Return by in Snyder
Thu, Oct 15, 5:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snyder
2026-10-15T11:49
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 2:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Snyder
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
Abernathy
TX

City in Texas

From Snyder
103.6 mi
01h 32m
To Amarillo
95.1 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
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 Snyder and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street

    71 m · 12 sec · 24th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · College Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North US Highway 84

    1.1 km · 2 min · North US Highway 84

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 84 West: Post

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    40.3 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 84

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  12. 12

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  14. 14

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Snyder and Amarillo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110 mi · 55%
North US Highway 84
42 mi · 21%
Highway 84
20 mi · 10%
Canyon Expressway
13.5 mi · 7%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 3%
Slaton Road
4.77 mi · 2%
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

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
180.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abernathy
01h 32m from Snyder
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Snyder 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 Snyder to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Abernathy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Snyder and 95.1 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.91 one way or $53.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snyder and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 180.76 mi (290.91 km).

Snyder

#1 Snyder

City in Texas, USA

Population11,768
Coordinates32.7178900, -100.9176200
Altitude707
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: 24th Street (-100.917614, 32.718173)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.55 L · about $26.91
Round trip
$53.82
14.02 gal · 53.1 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $26.91 $53.82
Mid-grade $4.35 $30.47 $60.94
Premium $4.72 $33.11 $66.22
Diesel $5.78 $40.49 $80.98

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

There is no time difference between Snyder and Amarillo. The current time is 11:49:55.

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.