How far is Sulphur Springs, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Sulphur Springs, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 415.8 miles (669.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 384 miles (618 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
415.81 mi
06h 39m
Flight
384.02 mi
618.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
384.02 mi
Kilometers
618.02 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
415.81 mi
Kilometers
669.18 km
Drive Time
06h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 9:39 PM CDT
Return by in Sulphur Springs
Fri, Oct 16, 4:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur Springs
2026-10-15T15:00
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 9:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:09 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
10:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sulphur Springs
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
Iowa Park
TX

City in Wichita County, Texas, United States

From Sulphur Springs
208.4 mi
03h 19m
To Amarillo
207.4 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
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 Sulphur Springs and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur Springs and Amarillo.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street West

    35 m · 4 sec · Jefferson Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gilmer Street

    77 m · 5 sec · Gilmer Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Gilmer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gilmer Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    1479 ft · 31 sec · South Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Industrial Drive West

    561 ft · 11 sec · Industrial Drive West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    990 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.5 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 302

    993 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Lee Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Lee Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    35.1 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Continue on East University Drive

    9 mi · 12 min · East University Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 380 East

    8.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 380 East

  13. 13

    Continue on East University Drive

    11.4 mi · 18 min · East University Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 380 West

    21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1443 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287

  17. 17

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  23. 23

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  26. 26

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  31. 31

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  32. 32

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  35. 35

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  37. 37

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

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  40. 40

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sulphur Springs 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
41 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 18%
North US Highway 287
72.5 mi · 17%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 10%
Lee Street
39.3 mi · 9%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 7%
Industrial Drive West
27.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 287

Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287

72.5 mi · 01h 15m

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
06h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
384 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iowa Park
03h 19m from Sulphur Springs
Leave By
10:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 415.8 miles (669.2 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?

Iowa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.4 miles from Sulphur Springs and 207.4 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 384 miles (618 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 $56.32 one way or $112.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sulphur Springs and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur Springs and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 384.02 mi (618.02 km).

Sulphur Springs

#1 Sulphur Springs

City in Texas, USA

Population16,272
Coordinates33.1384500, -95.6010700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street West (-95.601114, 33.138506)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 669 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.67 gal
55.54 L · about $56.32
Round trip
$112.64
29.34 gal · 111.08 L
Estimated CO2
130.4 kg one way
Round trip: 260.7 kg / 575 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $56.32 $112.64
Mid-grade $4.35 $63.77 $127.54
Premium $4.72 $69.29 $138.57
Diesel $5.78 $84.73 $169.47

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 Sulphur Springs and Amarillo. The current time is 15:00:49.

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.