How far is Stephenville, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Stephenville, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 356.2 miles (573.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294 miles (473.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m 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
356.24 mi
05h 38m
Flight
294.06 mi
473.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.06 mi
Kilometers
473.24 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.24 mi
Kilometers
573.31 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:29 PM CDT
Return by in Stephenville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stephenville
2026-10-15T11:50
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stephenville
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 Stephenville
177.7 mi
02h 49m
To Amarillo
178.5 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 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 Stephenville and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Graham Street

    11 m · 8 sec · North Graham Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Morgan Mill Road

    39.9 mi · 44 min · Morgan Mill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Oak Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · South Oak Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    14.9 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281

  6. 6

    Continue on South Benson Street

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · South Benson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Henry S Grace Freeway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Henry S Grace Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Central East Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  15. 15

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  18. 18

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  23. 23

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  29. 29

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

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stephenville 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
33 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 21%
South Benson Street
67.3 mi · 19%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
Morgan Mill Road
39.9 mi · 11%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 8%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Benson Street

Continue on South Benson Street

67.3 mi · 01h 18m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.2 mi
294 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 49m from Stephenville
Leave By
5:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stephenville 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 Stephenville to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 356.2 miles (573.3 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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 177.7 miles from Stephenville and 178.5 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 294 miles (473.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 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 5:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.26 one way or $96.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stephenville and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stephenville and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 294.06 mi (473.24 km).

Stephenville

#1 Stephenville

City in Texas, USA

Population21,687
Coordinates32.2207000, -98.2022600
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Graham Street (-98.202227, 32.220717)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 573 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.57 gal
47.58 L · about $48.26
Round trip
$96.51
25.14 gal · 95.16 L
Estimated CO2
111.7 kg one way
Round trip: 223.4 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $48.26 $96.51
Mid-grade $4.35 $54.64 $109.28
Premium $4.72 $59.37 $118.74
Diesel $5.78 $72.60 $145.21

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 Stephenville and Amarillo. The current time is 11:50:16.

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.