How far is Taylor, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Taylor, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 495.7 miles (797.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 411.1 miles (661.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 41m 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
495.66 mi
07h 50m
Flight
411.09 mi
661.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
411.09 mi
Kilometers
661.59 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
495.66 mi
Kilometers
797.69 km
Drive Time
07h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 9:41 PM CDT
Return by in Taylor
Fri, Oct 16, 5:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-10-15T13:50
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 9:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:51 PM to 3:21 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
8:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
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
Sweetwater
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Taylor
247.7 mi
03h 55m
To Amarillo
248 mi
03h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Taylor and Amarillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    136 m · 20 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Talbot Street

    710 ft · 22 sec · Talbot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    6.8 mi · 8 min · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Toll 130: Waco, Austin

    1662 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto TX 130 Toll North

    45 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    1056 ft · 29 sec · TX 130 Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll North

    1376 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    11.8 mi · 12 min · Pickle Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen

    874 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 195

    14.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 195

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 138: Lampasas

    1658 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 138

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 183

    23.3 mi · 24 min · North US Highway 183

  16. 16

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  27. 27

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  28. 28

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  39. 39

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  40. 40

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  41. 41

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  42. 42

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  44. 44

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  45. 45

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  46. 46

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

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

  47. 47

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  48. 48

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  49. 49

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  50. 50

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor 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
51 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110 mi · 22%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 15%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 14%
North US Highway 183
60.2 mi · 12%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 4%
Highway 84
20 mi · 4%
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

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
07h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.6 mi
411.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
03h 55m from Taylor
Leave By
8:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Taylor 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 Taylor to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 495.7 miles (797.7 km) and usually takes 07h 50m 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?

Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247.7 miles from Taylor and 248 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 411.1 miles (661.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.6 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 $67.14 one way or $134.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sweetwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 411.09 mi (661.59 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

City in Texas, United States

Population17,921
Coordinates30.5707600, -97.4094400
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-97.409429, 30.570664)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 798 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.49 gal
66.21 L · about $67.14
Round trip
$134.29
34.98 gal · 132.42 L
Estimated CO2
155.4 kg one way
Round trip: 310.9 kg / 685 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $67.14 $134.29
Mid-grade $4.35 $76.03 $152.06
Premium $4.72 $82.61 $165.21
Diesel $5.78 $101.02 $202.04

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 Taylor and Amarillo. The current time is 13:50:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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