If you are planning to travel from Amarillo to Burkburnett, expect a straightforward 217-mile journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 1 minute. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it keeps you within the Great Plains region the entire time. You should budget approximately $33 for fuel to cover the distance. Because the drive is relatively compact, you won't need to worry about overnight stops unless you prefer a leisurely pace. It is a practical, efficiency-focused route that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
108.5 miles from Amarillo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 287
81.8 mi
1h 27m
US 287
77.2 mi
1h 21m
State Highway 240 East
24.6 mi
31m
US Highway 287 East
14.1 mi
15m
East Amarillo Boulevard
5.1 mi
6m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi
4m
Avenue F Northwest
2.8 mi
3m
I 40
2.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 287
— 81.8 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo, TX and Burkburnett, TX.
1
Start on I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
5.1 mi·6 min·East Amarillo Boulevard
2
Turn right
194 ft·5 sec
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
4
Merge onto Loop 335
1.9 mi·2 min·North Lakeside Drive
5
Turn left onto East Interstate Drive
0.1 mi·16 sec·East Interstate Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
7
Merge onto I 40; US 287
2.2 mi·2 min·I 40; US 287
8
Take the exit onto US 287
77 mi·1 hr 21 min·US 287
Exit 78Toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
9
Turn slight right onto US 287
14 mi·13 min·US Highway 287
10
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi·58 sec·Burnett Street
11
Continue on US 287
14 mi·14 min·US Highway 287
12
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi·3 min·Avenue F Northwest
13
Continue on US 287
54 mi·58 min·US Highway 287
14
Continue on US 287
4.1 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
14 mi·15 min·US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
17
Turn left onto TX 240
25 mi·31 min·State Highway 240 East
18
Continue on TX 240
1.6 mi·2 min·West 3rd Street
19
Arrive at destination
TX 240
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 217-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the route is manageable in a single day, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best without feeling rushed. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that long 81.8-mile stretch on US 287, as you will want to ensure you have enough range before heading into the final leg of the drive. Because you are crossing the Great Plains, be prepared for changing wind conditions that can occasionally impact your vehicle's handling on these open highway stretches.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108.5 miles from Amarillo, TX, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 48 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.5 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burkburnett, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amarillo, TX
This is one driving day of about 217 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Amarillo, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 287 for about 81.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 190.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.1 mi into trip|~6m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
5.1 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
5.4 mi into trip|~6m in|Loop 335 / North Lakeside Drive
Merge onto Loop 335 / North Lakeside Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
9.8 mi into trip|~12m in|US 287
Take the exit onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 78
Toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
4
190.8 mi into trip|~3h 26m in|TX 240 / State Highway 240 East
Turn left onto TX 240 / State Highway 240 East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.79 one way
$65.58 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$35.89
$71.78
premium
$4.54
$38.74
$77.49
diesel
$5.61
$47.91
$95.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.1
0
$22.78
$10.42
Efficient EV
54.3
0
$18.99
$8.68
EV Truck/SUV
86.8
1
$30.38
$13.89
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Amarillo, TX
Night
in Amarillo on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Burkburnett, TX
Night
in Burkburnett on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Memphis, TX
109 mi in
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.
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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, with 92% of your drive spent on major corridors like US Highway 287 and State Highway 240 East. The road maintains a consistent rhythm, punctuated by a significant 81.8-mile stretch on US 287 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. While the path remains largely consistent, you will find a blend of fast-moving highway travel transitioning into local segments as you near your destination. Behind the wheel, the drive feels steady and predictable, allowing you to settle into a comfortable pace for the duration of the four-hour transit.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.8 mi on US Highway 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 287 and US 287. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 1m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Loop 335 / North Lakeside Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The longest stretch is about 81.8 miles on US Highway 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Loop 335 / North Lakeside Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Burkburnett, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
