How far is West University Place, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from West University Place, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 605.1 miles (973.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 532.4 miles (856.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 16m 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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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West University Place and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West University Place and Amarillo.
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Start on the route
16 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Edloe Street
112 m · 18 sec · Edloe Street
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Turn right onto Rice Boulevard
2338 ft · 1 min · Rice Boulevard
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Turn right onto Weslayan Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Weslayan Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
123 m · 8 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 59 South, I 69 South
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
2881 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610 South, I 610 North
624 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North: George Bush Intercontinental Airport
2030 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 610 North
581 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Loop South
4.4 mi · 6 min · West Loop South
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Take the exit slight left toward US 290 West: Austin
1181 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bingle Road, Pinemont Drive
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
771 ft · 18 sec · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Bingle Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bingle Road
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Continue on North Houston Rosslyn Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · North Houston Rosslyn Road
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Turn left onto Tomball Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on Tomball Tollway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway
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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
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Continue on State Highway 105
5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Turn right onto State Highway 6
815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight left
755 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Memorial Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Loop 340
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340
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Take the exit slight right
108 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1513 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
51.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
8.9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 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 West University Place and Amarillo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 81 North
Continue straight
102 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West University Place 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 University Place to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 605.1 miles (973.8 km) and usually takes 09h 08m 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?
Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 300.7 miles from West University Place and 304.3 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 532.4 miles (856.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.7 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 $81.96 one way or $163.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 189.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around West University Place and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Stop Ideas Near Decatur
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bridgeport Utility Billing
Boyd City Hall
Paradise City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Decatur.
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Gainesville
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West University Place and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 532.37 mi (856.76 km).
#1 West University Place
City in Harris County, Texas, U.
| Population | 15,496 |
| Coordinates | 29.7180100, -95.4338300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 974 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 32m |
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 | $81.96 | $163.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $92.81 | $185.62 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $100.84 | $201.67 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $123.32 | $246.64 |
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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