Amarillo, TX to Stanton, TX is 233.8 miles and takes about 4h 5m via Marshall Formby Memorial Highway and US Highway 87, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive across the state. You'll be on a mix of highway and surface roads for the majority of the 233.8 miles. With only one recommended stop and a duration under five hours, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. It's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours.
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
116.9 miles from Amarillo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110.8 mi
1h 52m
US Highway 87
51.2 mi
51m
County Road E
19.1 mi
20m
Canyon Expressway
14 mi
16m
State Highway 137
11.6 mi
11m
State Highway 349
10.9 mi
10m
Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi
4m
State Highway 176
4.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
— 110.8 mi, about 1h 52m
Traffic on I-27
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~615 veh/hr typical
· worst 753
Quietest
2 AM
~47 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo, TX and Stanton, TX.
1
Start on I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
286 ft·8 sec·East Amarillo Boulevard
2
Turn right onto US 60; US 87; US 66 Access
0.4 mi·57 sec·North Pierce Street
3
Continue on US 60; US 87; US 66 Access
1.0 mi·2 min·North Pierce Street
4
Continue on US 60; US 87
14 mi·16 min·Canyon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 27
111 mi·1 hr 52 min·Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 27; US 87
4.4 mi·4 min·Tahoka Highway
7
Continue on US 87
51 mi·51 min·US Highway 87
8
Continue on US 87
1.1 mi·1 min·Lubbock Highway
9
Continue on US 87
1.7 mi·1 min·North Lynn Avenue
10
Continue on US 87; US 180
1.4 mi·1 min·South Dallas Avenue
11
Turn right onto TX 349
11 mi·10 min·State Highway 349
12
Turn slight left onto FM 829
19 mi·20 min·County Road E
13
Turn left onto TX 176
4.3 mi·5 min·State Highway 176
14
Turn right onto TX 137
12 mi·11 min·State Highway 137
15
Continue on TX 137
1.0 mi·1 min·North Lamesa Highway
16
Turn left onto I 20 Bus
168 ft·2 sec·West I-20 Business
17
Continue on I 20 Bus
0.8 mi·1 min·West Front Street
18
Turn right onto South Saint Mary Street
85 ft·3 sec·South Saint Mary Street
19
Arrive at destination
South Saint Mary Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 5m estimated drive time, departing Amarillo, TX in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Stanton, TX with plenty of daylight to spare. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but plan for that 110.8-mile stretch on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway to be your longest continuous drive without immediate services. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $34 budget suggests a moderate consumption rate, and remember that surface road sections might have fewer and farther-between fuel stops. The single recommended stop is a good opportunity to stretch your legs.
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 116.9 miles from Amarillo, TX, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.8 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 51 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.9 miles or 2h 2m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stanton, 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 233.8 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 Marshall Formby Memorial Highway for about 110.8 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 233.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 60; US 87; US 66 Access / North Pierce Street
Turn right onto US 60; US 87; US 66 Access / North Pierce Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.4 mi into trip|~19m in|I 27 / Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 27 / Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
186 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|TX 349 / State Highway 349
Turn right onto TX 349 / State Highway 349
Navigation decision point
4
233 mi into trip|~4h 3m in|I 20 Bus / West I-20 Business
Turn left onto I 20 Bus / West I-20 Business
Navigation decision point
4
233.8 mi into trip|~4h 5m in|South Saint Mary Street
Turn right onto South Saint Mary Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.02 one way
$64.05 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$35.77
$71.54
premium
$4.23
$38.89
$77.78
diesel
$4.80
$44.15
$88.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.1
0
$24.55
$11.22
Efficient EV
58.5
0
$20.46
$9.35
EV Truck/SUV
93.5
1
$32.73
$14.96
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Amarillo, TX
Late night
in Amarillo on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:55AM CDT until July 19 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:53AM CDT until July 19 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Stanton, TX
Late night
in Stanton on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 15 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:55AM CDT until July 19 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:53AM CDT until July 19 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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
2 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 5m 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?
You'll encounter 39% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch covering 110.8 miles on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. After this section, the route transitions to US Highway 87 and eventually County Road E, indicating a shift from higher-speed highway cruising to more local road conditions. Expect a mixed driving experience, with significant portions on major arteries and the remainder on less direct surface roads.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.8 mi on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 60; US 87; US 66 Access / North Pierce Street.
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 5m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 60; US 87; US 66 Access / North Pierce Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (I 27 / Marshall Formby Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 186 miles (TX 349 / State Highway 349): Navigation decision point.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.8 miles on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.1 miles (US 60; US 87; US 66 Access / North Pierce Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (I 27 / Marshall Formby Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 186 miles (TX 349 / State Highway 349): Navigation decision point.
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 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Stanton, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
