Origin
Borger, TX
Late night in Borger on Sunday
Local time
2:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Borger, TX to Amarillo, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Borger, TX
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Amarillo, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Borger and Amarillo, this 50.7-mile trek is a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 4 minutes behind the wheel, making it an easy trip to complete without an overnight stay. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, the landscape remains consistent throughout your journey. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel covers your costs, allowing you to focus on the road ahead. Whether you are heading to Amarillo for errands or a change of pace, this direct route offers a reliable and efficient transition between the two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Cedar Street | 22.2 mi | 33m |
| West US Highway 60 | 15.9 mi | 16m |
| East Amarillo Boulevard | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| I 40 Business | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| TX 207 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Elsie Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Cedar Street
— 22.2 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borger, TX and Amarillo, TX.
1
Start on this road
201 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto TX 152
276 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto TX 136; TX 207
22 mi
·
33 min
·
North Cedar Street
4
Continue on TX 207; FM 293
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
TX 207; FM 293
5
Continue on TX 207; FM 293
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Elsie Avenue
6
Turn right onto TX 207; FM 293
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Broadway Street
7
Turn straight onto TX 207; FM 293
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
TX 207; FM 293
8
Turn right onto US 60
16 mi
·
16 min
·
West US Highway 60
9
Continue on I 40 Business; US Historic 66; US 60
10 mi
·
11 min
·
East Amarillo Boulevard
10
Continue on I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
11
Continue on I 40 Business
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Amarillo Boulevard
12
Arrive at destination
I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Borger, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 152 / West 3rd Street
Turn sharp left onto TX 152 / West 3rd Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 136; TX 207 / North Cedar Street
Turn left onto TX 136; TX 207 / North Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
TX 207; FM 293 / East Broadway Street
Turn right onto TX 207; FM 293 / East Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
3
23.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 60 / West US Highway 60
Turn right onto US 60 / West US Highway 60
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.66 one way
$15.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.39 | $16.77 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Amarillo, TX
Late night in Amarillo on Sunday
Local time
2:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 4m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Navigating this mixed-drive route requires you to transition across a few different road types, starting with North Cedar Street, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.2 miles. You will eventually shift onto West US Highway 60 and East Amarillo Boulevard to complete the journey. With a 34% highway share, the experience is a blend of local driving and faster-paced road travel. The road maintains a practical, functional personality that prioritizes efficiency over complexity. Expect a steady, no-nonsense drive that moves you from Borger into the heart of Amarillo with minimal deviation.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on North Cedar Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 152 / West 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Borger, TX to Amarillo, TX is easy. At 1h 4m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 152 / West 3rd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (TX 136; TX 207 / North Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles (TX 207; FM 293 / East Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on North Cedar Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 152 / West 3rd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (TX 136; TX 207 / North Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles (TX 207; FM 293 / East Broadway Street): 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Amarillo, TX before heading back.
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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