How far is Wake Village, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Wake Village, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 495.9 miles (798.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 457.8 miles (736.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 44m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wake Village and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wake Village and Amarillo.
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Start on Redwater Road
41 m · 4 sec · Redwater Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Redwater Road
3213 ft · 1 min · Redwater Road
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Continue on Westlawn Drive
151 m · 14 sec · Westlawn Drive
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Turn left onto Piney Road
105 m · 7 sec · Piney Road
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Take the ramp straight
881 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jarvis Parkway
1.6 km · 1 min · Jarvis Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Dallas
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
2089 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville
1829 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
734 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 82
8.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Northeast Front Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Front Street
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Continue on Northwest Front Street
25.4 mi · 30 min · Northwest Front Street
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Continue on Captain Henry Stout Bypass
3.2 mi · 4 min · Captain Henry Stout Bypass
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on East Front Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Front Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on Lamar Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road
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Continue on Lamar Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lamar Avenue
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Continue on Bonham Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Bonham Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
55.9 mi · 1 hr · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on East Buck Owens Freeway
22.9 mi · 25 min · East Buck Owens Freeway
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Continue on East US Highway 82
12.3 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 82
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Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard
12.1 mi · 14 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard
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Continue on Division Street
10 mi · 11 min · Division Street
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Turn straight
25.1 mi · 28 min
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Merge slight right
34.5 mi · 38 min
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West
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Continue on East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on Avenue F Northeast
2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Burnett Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
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Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287
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Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive
100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue
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Take the ramp left
946 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
1620 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard
534 ft · 17 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 Wake Village and Amarillo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 82 West
Continue on US Highway 82 West
55.9 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wake Village 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 Wake Village to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 495.9 miles (798.1 km) and usually takes 07h 44m 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?
Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 245.6 miles from Wake Village and 250.3 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 457.8 miles (736.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 $67.18 one way or $134.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wake Village and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Stop Ideas Near Henrietta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henrietta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wake Village and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 457.78 mi (736.72 km).
#1 Wake Village
City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,555 |
| Coordinates | 33.4267900, -94.1063000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| 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: 798 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $67.18 | $134.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $76.07 | $152.15 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $82.65 | $165.31 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $101.08 | $202.16 |
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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