How far is Sunnyvale, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Sunnyvale, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 379.2 miles (610.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 345.2 miles (555.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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
379.22 mi
05h 54m
Flight
345.19 mi
555.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
345.19 mi
Kilometers
555.53 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
379.22 mi
Kilometers
610.29 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:56 PM CDT
Return by in Sunnyvale
Thu, Oct 15, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunnyvale
2026-10-15T12:02
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunnyvale
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
Electra
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Sunnyvale
188.6 mi
02h 57m
To Amarillo
190.6 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

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 Sunnyvale and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    527 ft · 43 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Raider Drive

    139 m · 21 sec · Raider Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Collins Road

    1012 ft · 25 sec · North Collins Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Collins Road

    42 m · 4 sec · North Collins Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Collins Road

    3014 ft · 1 min · North Collins Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East US Highway 80

    1766 ft · 33 sec · East US Highway 80

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 80 West

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    1696 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    28.2 mi · 30 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    782 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive

    672 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    2258 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West University Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West University Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 380 West

    21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1443 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  24. 24

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  27. 27

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  29. 29

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  31. 31

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  32. 32

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  33. 33

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  35. 35

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  36. 36

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  37. 37

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  38. 38

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  41. 41

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  43. 43

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

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  44. 44

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  45. 45

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  46. 46

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunnyvale 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
47 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 20%
North US Highway 287
72.5 mi · 19%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 8%
North Stemmons Freeway
28.3 mi · 7%
Boykin Drive
26.2 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

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
345.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Electra
02h 57m from Sunnyvale
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 379.2 miles (610.3 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Electra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.6 miles from Sunnyvale and 190.6 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 345.2 miles (555.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.37 one way or $102.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyvale and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 345.19 mi (555.53 km).

Sunnyvale

#1 Sunnyvale

Town in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population7,066
Coordinates32.7965200, -96.5608200
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.560625, 32.796677)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 610 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.38 gal
50.65 L · about $51.37
Round trip
$102.73
26.76 gal · 101.3 L
Estimated CO2
118.9 kg one way
Round trip: 237.8 kg / 524 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $51.37 $102.73
Mid-grade $4.35 $58.16 $116.33
Premium $4.72 $63.19 $126.39
Diesel $5.78 $77.28 $154.57

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 Sunnyvale and Amarillo. The current time is 12:02:03.

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.