How far is West Odessa, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from West Odessa, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 274 miles (441 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Odessa and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Odessa and Amarillo.
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Start on the route
30 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto West University Boulevard
5.2 mi · 8 min · West University Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
108 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
900 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Loop 338
2909 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Loop 338
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 302, Spur 450: Kermit
958 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Kermit Highway
803 ft · 21 sec · Kermit Highway
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Turn left onto West 42nd Street
5.6 mi · 7 min · West 42nd Street
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Continue on Chris Kyle Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Chris Kyle Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 3 min · Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 349, FM 1788: UT Permian Basin CEED, Midland International Airport
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 191
1029 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 191
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Turn slight left onto North FM 1788
2.2 mi · 3 min · North FM 1788
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Keep slight right to continue on Nadine and Tom Craddick Highway
12.5 mi · 13 min · Nadine and Tom Craddick Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 349
47 mi · 47 min · State Highway 349
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 87
82 m · 4 sec · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Lynn Avenue
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Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 52 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway
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Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
111.1 mi · 1 hr 52 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 West Odessa 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
Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
111 mi · 01h 52m
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 West Odessa 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 West Odessa to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 274 miles (441 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
New Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from West Odessa and 140.6 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 8:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.12 one way or $74.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Odessa and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Stop Ideas Near New Home
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Home.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Odessa and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 236.65 mi (380.85 km).
#1 West Odessa
Census designated place
| Population | 22,707 |
| Coordinates | 31.8423500, -102.4987600 |
| Altitude | 903 |
| 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: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $37.12 | $74.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $42.04 | $84.07 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $45.67 | $91.34 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $55.85 | $111.71 |
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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