Origin
Amarillo, TX
Night in Amarillo on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amarillo, TX to Alamo, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13h 9m
Distance
745.3 mi
1,199 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$113
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
12h 58m
★
6 AM
13h 10m
8 AM
13h 34m
10 AM
13h 18m
12 PM
13h 16m
3 PM
13h 19m
5 PM
13h 32m
8 PM
13h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amarillo, TX
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Alamo, TX
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Amarillo, TX, to Alamo, TX, covers 745.3 miles and will take approximately 13 hours and 9 minutes of driving time. This extensive drive through the heart of Texas is best split over two days, given its length. You'll primarily navigate along Marshall Formby Memorial Highway and US Highway 84 before joining I-10. With a projected fuel cost of around $113, planning your stops will be key to a comfortable trip. This route offers a long-distance perspective across the Great Plains region of Texas.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
372.7 miles from Amarillo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 103.7 mi | 1h 43m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 10 | 71.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| Lucian Adams Freeway | 66.8 mi | 1h 8m |
| South Nueces Street | 66.2 mi | 1h 10m |
| Falfurrias Expressway | 55.8 mi | 58m |
| Grassmeyer Street | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| US 83 | 40 mi | 38m |
Longest stretch:
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
— 103.7 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo, TX and Alamo, TX.
1
Start on I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
286 ft
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8 sec
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East Amarillo Boulevard
2
Turn right onto US 60; US 87; US 66 Access
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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North Pierce Street
3
Continue on US 60; US 87; US 66 Access
1.0 mi
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2 min
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North Pierce Street
4
Continue on US 60; US 87
14 mi
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16 min
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Canyon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 27
104 mi
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1 hr 43 min
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Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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24 sec
Exit 536B
Toward Loop 289
7
Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North Interstate 27
8
Turn left onto North Loop 289
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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North Loop 289
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
10
Merge onto Loop 289
7.5 mi
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8 min
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Loop 289
11
Take the exit
421 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
12
Keep slight right at fork
233 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
13
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Southeast Loop 289
14
Turn right onto Spur 331
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Southeast Drive
15
Merge onto US 84
0.2 mi
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13 sec
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Slaton Road
16
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
17
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
19
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
20
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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East 15th Street
21
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Ralls Road
22
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
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2 min
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North Avenue F
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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US Highway 84
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
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6 min
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US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
26
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
27
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Lamar Street
28
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
29
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
30
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
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13 min
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FM 2111
31
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
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7 min
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TX 158
32
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
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18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
33
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
34
Continue on US 83
42 mi
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44 min
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Grassmeyer Street
35
Continue on US 83
29 mi
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31 min
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Ellis Street
36
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi
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38 min
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US 83
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Use the left lane.
37
Continue on I 10
54 mi
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54 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi
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19 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi
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2 min
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McDermott Freeway
40
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
41
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
42
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
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1 min
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
43
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
44
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
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42 sec
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West Market Street
45
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
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40 sec
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East Market Street
46
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
47
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
48
Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
William J Bordelon Freeway
49
Continue on I 37; US 281
67 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Lucian Adams Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Take the exit onto US 281 South
15 mi
·
19 min
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US 281 South
Toward US 281 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
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South Nueces Street
52
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
9.5 mi
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10 min
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I 69C; US 281
53
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
56 mi
·
58 min
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Falfurrias Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
54
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
18 mi
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20 min
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I 69C; US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Merge onto I 2 East; US 83 East
0.5 mi
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33 sec
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I 2 East; US 83 East
56
Continue on I 2; US 83
2.3 mi
·
2 min
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I 2; US 83
57
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 150A
Toward FM 907: Alamo Road
Use the slight right lane.
58
Turn straight onto East Expressway 83
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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East Expressway 83
59
Turn right onto FM 907
0.5 mi
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1 min
·
North Alamo Road
60
Turn left onto US 83 Bus
48 ft
·
0 sec
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US 83 Bus
61
Arrive at destination
US 83 Bus
Trip Plan
For this 13-hour drive, consider an early morning start from Amarillo to make good progress on your first day. Splitting the journey into two 6-7 hour driving days is highly recommended. Plan for at least three stops to refuel and stretch your legs, ensuring you stay alert. Pay attention to your fuel gauge, especially during the longer stretches on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, as services can be spaced out. A good overnight stop would be around the halfway point to break up the drive effectively.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 372.7 miles from Amarillo, TX, or about 6h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 164 miles or 2h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 372.7 miles or 6h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 372.7 miles or 6h 34m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alamo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Amarillo, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amarillo, TX
Aim for roughly 373 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Alamo, TX
Aim for roughly 373 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 164 miles from Amarillo, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway for about 103.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
246 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
492 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in San Antonio, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
373 mi · about 6.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Live Oak, TX after about 373 miles or 6.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 164 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 372.7 miles from Amarillo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Marshall Formby Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 373 miles or 6.6 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 395 decision points cluster between mile 127.8 and 744.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
127.8 mi into trip
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~2h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
6
238 mi into trip
|
~4h 8m in
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US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
391.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 54m in
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US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
8
505.1 mi into trip
|
~8h 49m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
7
744.2 mi into trip
|
~13h 7m in
Take the exit toward FM 907: Alamo Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 150A
Toward FM 907: Alamo Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$112.62 one way
$225.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
261 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $123.27 | $246.54 |
| premium | $4.54 | $133.07 | $266.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $164.55 | $329.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$113
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$243–$353
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 260.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $78 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 223.6 | 2 | $78.26 | $35.77 |
| Efficient EV | 186.3 | 2 | $65.21 | $29.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 298.1 | 3 | $104.34 | $47.70 |
Gas CO2
261 kg
EV CO2
87 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Alamo, TX
Night in Alamo on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13h 9m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 514
View on nps.gov
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
National Monument
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 462.6
View on nps.gov
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 2...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by a significant portion on main roads, with 62% of the drive utilizing highways. Expect a mix of driving experiences, including a substantial 103.7-mile stretch on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway where you can settle into a rhythm. While not entirely a monotonous interstate grind, the majority of your time will be spent on these established arteries, making it a straightforward, long-distance drive. The transition to I-10 will offer a different pace as you approach your destination.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
61 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.7 mi on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
At 13h 9m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 127.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 39 significant decision points across 745.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 127.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 238 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 391.8 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Amarillo, TX and Alamo, TX, road signs point toward Loop 289, Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Downtown.
Loop 289
119.1 mi in
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~2h 3m
Sh 70 South
244.5 mi in
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~4h 14m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
244.5 mi in
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~4h 14m
San Angelo
244.5 mi in
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~4h 14m
Downtown
505.1 mi in
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~8h 49m
About the Cities
Starting in Amarillo, TX
Full guide →Amarillo, which means "yellow" in Spanish, is the center of the Texas Panhandle at the edge of the Great Plains.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 103.7 miles on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 373 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Alamo, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 127.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 238 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 391.8 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 13.2 hours each way, a round trip means 26.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Alamo, TX before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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