How far is Sweetwater, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Sweetwater, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (333 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sweetwater and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweetwater and Amarillo.
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Start on Lamar Street
32 m · 9 sec · Lamar Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Broadway Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Midland
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Take the exit slight right
1302 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto Interstate 27
98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27
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Take the ramp straight
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
109.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Canyon Expressway
13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street
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Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard
32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sweetwater and Amarillo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Lubbock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.3 miles from Sweetwater and 122.6 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.9 miles (333 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.17 one way or $66.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sweetwater and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Stop Ideas Near Lubbock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
vintage town hall
City of Lubbock
City of Lubbock Health Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lubbock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 206.92 mi (333.01 km).
#1 Sweetwater
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 10,535 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709500, -100.4059400 |
| Altitude | 661 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amarillo
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.
| Population | 199,654 |
| Coordinates | 35.2220000, -101.8313000 |
| Altitude | 1118 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $33.17 | $66.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $37.56 | $75.12 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $40.81 | $81.61 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $49.90 | $99.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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