Origin
Amarillo, TX
Morning in Amarillo on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amarillo, TX to Garland, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 28m
Distance
459.9 mi
740 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$69
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 21m
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6 AM
8h 28m
8 AM
8h 44m
10 AM
8h 34m
12 PM
8h 32m
3 PM
8h 34m
5 PM
8h 43m
8 PM
8h 24m
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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Trip Overview
Amarillo, TX to Garland, TX is 459.9 miles and takes about 8h 28m via US 82 and US 287, with a fuel budget near $69 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though it's recommended for two days. This route stays within Texas, beginning in the Great Plains and ending in the same region. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, it's a straightforward trip for those looking to traverse the state without complex navigation. Planning for an overnight stop will make the drive more relaxed.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
230 miles from Amarillo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 159.1 mi | 2h 56m |
| US Highway 287 | 81.8 mi | 1h 27m |
| US 287 | 77.2 mi | 1h 21m |
| US Highway 82 East | 43.2 mi | 49m |
| US Highway 287 East | 40.5 mi | 42m |
| Central East Freeway | 17 mi | 17m |
| Northwest Freeway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| East Amarillo Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 159.1 mi, about 2h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
5.1 mi
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6 min
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East Amarillo Boulevard
2
Turn right
194 ft
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5 sec
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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37 sec
4
Merge onto Loop 335
1.9 mi
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2 min
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North Lakeside Drive
5
Turn left onto East Interstate Drive
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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East Interstate Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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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 78
Toward 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
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Burnett Street
11
Continue on US 287
14 mi
·
14 min
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US Highway 287
12
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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Avenue F Northwest
13
Continue on US 287
54 mi
·
58 min
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US Highway 287
14
Continue on US 287
4.1 mi
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4 min
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Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
41 mi
·
42 min
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US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 287
4.6 mi
·
4 min
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Northwest Freeway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
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Northwest Freeway
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
18
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Central Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi
·
1 min
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Central East Freeway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
14 mi
·
14 min
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Central East Freeway
23
Take the exit onto US 82
159 mi
·
2 hr 56 min
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US 82
Toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto US 82 Business
269 ft
·
9 sec
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7th Street Southwest
25
Turn left onto US 82 Business
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Grand Avenue
26
Continue on US 82 Business; US 271 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarksville Street
27
Turn left onto US 82 Business; US 271 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
12th Street Southeast
28
Turn right onto US 82 Business
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lamar Avenue
29
Continue on US 82
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lamar Road
30
Continue on US 82
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 82 East
31
Continue on US 82
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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West Front Street
32
Continue on US 82
17 mi
·
18 min
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US Highway 82 East
33
Continue on US 82
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
34
Turn left onto US 82; TX 37
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Captain Henry Stout Bypass
35
Continue on US 82
24 mi
·
27 min
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US Highway 82 East
36
Turn right onto County Road 3215
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
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County Road 3215
37
Turn right onto FM 1701
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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FM 1701
38
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of over 8 hours, it's best to split this trip over two days, especially if you plan on making stops. Aim to depart Amarillo in the morning to cover a significant portion of the 459.9 miles on day one, perhaps stopping around Wichita Falls or a similar midpoint. This leaves you with a shorter drive on day two, arriving in Garland with time to spare. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without services could be up to 159.1 miles on US 82. Budgeting around $69 for fuel is a good estimate for this trip.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 230 miles from Amarillo, TX, or about 4h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 159.1 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 101 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 230 miles or 4h 7m 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 230 miles or 4h 7m
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 7h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garland, 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 230 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Garland, TX
Aim for roughly 230 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from Amarillo, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 159.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
230 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 Wichita Falls, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
230 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Wichita Falls, TX after about 230 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 230 miles from Amarillo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 159.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 230 miles or 4.2 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 242.4 — 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
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~6m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
9.8 mi into trip
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~12m in
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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
6
221.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 57m in
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US 287 / Northwest Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, U...
5
222 mi into trip
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~3h 58m in
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I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287 / Central Freeway
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287 / Central Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
242.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 20m in
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US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$69.49 one way
$138.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
161 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $76.06 | $152.13 |
| premium | $4.54 | $82.11 | $164.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $101.54 | $203.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$199–$309
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 138 | 1 | $48.29 | $22.08 |
| Efficient EV | 115 | 1 | $40.24 | $18.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 184 | 2 | $64.39 | $29.43 |
Gas CO2
161 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Garland, TX
Morning in Garland on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
5 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
8h 28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 94% of your time on highways, primarily US 82 and US Highway 287. The longest uninterrupted highway stretch is 159.1 miles on US 82. Expect a consistent cruising experience with minimal time on surface roads towards the end. The extensive highway mileage means you'll encounter a steady flow of traffic and frequent exit ramps as you approach your destination.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 159.1 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US Highway 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 459.9 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 5.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 221.5 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Amarillo, TX to Garland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Gainesville along the way.
Gainesville
242.4 mi in
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~4h 20m
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via US 82
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.
Arriving in Garland, TX
Full guide →Founded 1891
Garland is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area in the State of Texas. Mike Judge, the creator of Beavis and Butthead and King of the Hill, used to live in Garland, as well as some other small towns around Texas. So, yeah. Don't be shocked if you take a wrong turn through a downscale neighborhood and see someone barbecuing hot dogs using one of those things that turns your truck's air filter into a grill. On the other hand, Garland's north side is a palacial monument to suburban living in all its McMansioned, strip malling, Starbucks-sipping glory. Garland is basically an unprepossessing, pleasant place. While it's hard to get too excited about much that happens in Garland, it is just so darned pleasant.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 159.1 miles on US 82. 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 230 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 Garland, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 221.5 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 16.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Garland, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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