Amarillo, TX to Timberwood Park, TX is 510.3 miles and takes about 9 hours 1 minute via Marshall Formby Memorial Highway and US Highway 84, with a fuel budget near $74 and enough daylight to finish in a day if you start early. However, this long-haul drive is best split over two days, allowing you to experience the transition from the Great Plains region of Texas to another area within the same state. The majority of your travel will be on highways, making for efficient progress. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward, primarily highway-based trip across Texas.
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
255.1 miles from Amarillo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
103.7 mi
1h 43m
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
I 10
59.6 mi
1h
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi
44m
US 83
40 mi
38m
State Highway 153
29.5 mi
33m
Ellis Street
29.4 mi
31m
East Highway 84
26.9 mi
26m
Longest stretch:
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
— 103.7 mi, about 1h 43m
Traffic on I-27
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~611 veh/hr typical
· worst 764
Quietest
2 AM
~50 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Timberwood Park, TX.
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Start on I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
286 ft·8 sec·East Amarillo Boulevard
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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
104 mi·1 hr 43 min·Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 536BToward Loop 289
7
Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
0.5 mi·1 min·North Interstate 27
8
Turn left onto North Loop 289
0.2 mi·24 sec·North Loop 289
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
10
Merge onto Loop 289
7.5 mi·8 min·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·16 sec·Southeast Loop 289
14
Turn right onto Spur 331
1.9 mi·2 min·Southeast Drive
15
Merge onto US 84
0.2 mi·13 sec·Slaton Road
16
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
17
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 84
20 mi·20 min·East Highway 84
19
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
20
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·16 sec·East 15th Street
21
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi·37 sec·Ralls Road
22
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi·2 min·North Avenue F
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US Highway 84
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi·6 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 244Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
26
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Southwest Georgia Avenue
27
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
28
Continue on TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
29
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi·33 min·State Highway 153
30
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi·13 min·FM 2111
31
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi·7 min·TX 158
32
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft·18 sec·Hutchings Avenue
33
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi·18 min·South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
34
Continue on US 83
42 mi·44 min·Grassmeyer Street
35
Continue on US 83
29 mi·31 min·Ellis Street
36
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi·38 min·US 83
Toward I 10 East: San AntonioUse the left lane.
37
Continue on I 10
54 mi·54 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
5.4 mi·5 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 556BToward Frontage RoadUse the slight right lane.
40
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
0.5 mi·54 sec·Interstate 10 West
41
Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
0.4 mi·43 sec·North Loop 1604 West
Use the straight lane.
42
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Loop 1604 East
43
Merge onto Loop 1604
6.9 mi·7 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 281: Johnson City, San AntonioUse the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward US 281 North: Johnson CityUse the slight left lane.
46
Merge onto US 281
1.4 mi·1 min·US 281
47
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi·3 min·US 281 HOV Lane
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
48
Merge onto US 281
1.4 mi·1 min·US 281
49
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward Borgfeld Drive
50
Turn straight onto US Highway 281 North
0.6 mi·48 sec·US Highway 281 North
51
Continue on US Highway 281 North
0.4 mi·37 sec·US Highway 281 North
52
Turn left onto East Borgfeld Drive
1.4 mi·2 min·East Borgfeld Drive
53
Turn left onto Shawanee Pass
370 ft·17 sec·Shawanee Pass
54
Continue on Shawanee Pass
0.2 mi·1 min·Shawanee Pass
55
Turn left onto Nyack Pass
0.2 mi·39 sec·Nyack Pass
56
Turn right onto Ottawa Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Ottawa Way
57
Arrive at destination
Ottawa Way
Trip Plan
Given the 9-hour drive time, planning for two days is a wise choice to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early on your first day to maximize daylight. Since this is a long-haul route, plan your overnight stop strategically to break up the 510.3 miles. Keep an eye on fuel stops, especially when you're on less populated stretches of US Highway 84. A good tip is to fill up whenever you see a station, rather than waiting until you're low, as services can become sparse.
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 255.1 miles from Amarillo, TX, or about 4h 26m 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 112 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 255.1 miles or 4h 26m 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 255.1 miles or 4h 26m
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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Timberwood Park, 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 255 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Timberwood Park, TX
Aim for roughly 255 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 112 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 Marshall Formby Memorial Highway for about 103.7 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 37
5 decision points cluster between mile 127.8 and 500.5 — 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|~2h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
8
391.8 mi into trip|~6h 54m in|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
7
491.4 mi into trip|~8h 33m in
Take the exit toward Frontage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 556B
Toward Frontage Road
7
499.9 mi into trip|~8h 43m in
Take the exit toward US 281: Johnson City, San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 281: Johnson City, San Antonio
7
500.5 mi into trip|~8h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 281 North: Johnson City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 281 North: Johnson City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$76.30 one way
$152.61 round trip
$3.80/gal25.4 MPG avg179 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.31
$86.55
$173.10
premium
$4.68
$94.04
$188.09
diesel
$5.79
$116.30
$232.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$206–$316
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 178.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $54 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
153.1
1
$53.58
$24.49
Efficient EV
127.6
1
$44.65
$20.41
EV Truck/SUV
204.1
2
$71.44
$32.66
Gas CO2
179 kg
EV CO2
60 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.
Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Amarillo, TX
Afternoon
in Amarillo on Sunday
Local time
1:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Clear
SSW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 18 at 2:18AM CDT until October 20 at 7:32PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:12AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Destination
Timberwood Park, TX
Afternoon
in Timberwood Park on Sunday
Local time
1:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Cloudy
N 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 18 at 2:18AM CDT until October 20 at 7:32PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:12AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville 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.
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
9 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
9h 1m 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...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 492.7
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.
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...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 457.5
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 spend about 56% of this 510.3-mile drive on highways, primarily I-10 and US Highway 84. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 103.7 miles on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. Expect to encounter a mix of efficient highway cruising and potentially more varied conditions as you transition to surface roads. This route involves substantial highway mileage, so be prepared for that kind of driving.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
57 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 9h 1m, 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 Effort10/10
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 37 significant decision points across 510.3 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 391.8 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 491.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,670 ft1,458 ft
Total Climb
277 ft
Total Descent
2,489 ft
Highest Point
3,670 ft
Elevation Range
2,212 ft
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 Timberwood Park, TX, road signs point toward Loop 289, Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Long-haul drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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 255 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 39 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.
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 Timberwood Park, 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. There are 39 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 127.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 391.8 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 491.4 miles: 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 9.0 hours each way, a round trip means 18.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Timberwood Park, TX before the return drive.
