Corinth to Amarillo is 332.1 miles and takes about 5h 59m via US Highway 287, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward path across Texas. You'll be on a predominantly highway route, making it a solid option for a single-day trip when you want to cover ground efficiently. Consider this route if you're looking for a no-fuss drive with minimal complications and a predictable travel time.
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
166.1 miles from Corinth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 287
75.4 mi
1h 17m
North US Highway 287
72.5 mi
1h 15m
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi
42m
East 11th Street
28.7 mi
32m
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi
28m
US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi
26m
US Highway 380 West
21.5 mi
24m
I 35E
7.2 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 287
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corinth, TX and Amarillo, TX.
1
Start on Church Drive
421 ft·11 sec·Church Drive
2
Turn right onto South Interstate 35E
0.2 mi·19 sec·South Interstate 35E
3
Keep slight left at fork onto I-35E Frontage Road
0.1 mi·12 sec·I-35E Frontage Road
4
Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E
0.8 mi·1 min·South Interstate 35E
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 35E North, US 77 NorthUse the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 35E
7.2 mi·7 min·I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.1 mi·9 sec·I 35; US 77
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Exit 469Toward US 380: University Drive
9
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.4 mi·47 sec·North Interstate 35
10
Turn left onto US 380
3.4 mi·4 min·West University Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on US 380
22 mi·24 min·US Highway 380 West
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
13
Merge onto US 81; US 287
72 mi·1 hr 15 min·North US Highway 287
14
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.8 mi·58 sec·Lloyd Ruby Overpass
15
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
2.4 mi·3 min·Central Freeway
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 287
5.3 mi·5 min·Northwest Freeway
Exit 3AToward US 287 North: Vernon, AmarilloUse the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on US 287
40 mi·42 min·US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
4.1 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 287
26 mi·26 min·US Highway 287 West
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 287
29 mi·32 min·East 11th Street
21
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi·3 min·Avenue F Northeast
22
Continue on US 287
14 mi·14 min·US Highway 287
23
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi·1 min·Burnett Street
24
Continue on US 287
14 mi·13 min·US Highway 287
25
Turn straight onto US 287
26 mi·28 min·Boykin Drive
26
Continue on US 287
1.6 mi·1 min·East 2nd Street
27
Continue on US 287
28 mi·28 min·US Highway 287
28
Continue on US 287; FM 1151
1.1 mi·2 min·East 1st Street
29
Continue on US 287
20 mi·20 min·US Highway 287
30
Keep slight right at fork onto East Interstate Drive
329 ft·8 sec·East Interstate Drive
Toward East 3rd Avenue
31
Keep slight right at fork onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
2.6 mi·3 min·Southeast 3rd Avenue
32
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
33
Merge onto Loop 335
1.3 mi·1 min·North Lakeside Drive
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
35
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66; US 60
4.4 mi·5 min·East Amarillo Boulevard
36
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
37
Continue on I 40 Business
0.1 mi·17 sec·East Amarillo Boulevard
38
Arrive at destination
I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 59m estimated duration, leaving Corinth in the morning should allow you to reach Amarillo with plenty of daylight. Since this is a one-day drive, plan for just one stop to refuel and stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 75.4-mile stretch on US Highway 287, as services might be more spaced out. Your estimated fuel cost is around $52, but it's always wise to have a buffer. The flexibility of a single-day trip means you can adjust your departure time slightly based on weather or traffic.
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 166.1 miles from Corinth, TX, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 73 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.1 miles or 2h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amarillo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Corinth, 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 Corinth, TX
This is one driving day of about 332.1 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Corinth, 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 75.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Texas Travel Information Center at Amarillo and Safety Rest Area
0.5 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.5 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.6 mi from route
QuikTrip
1 mi from route
TA
1.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.3 mi from route
TA
2.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
2.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 110.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South Interstate 35E
Turn right onto South Interstate 35E
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|I-35E Frontage Road
Keep slight left at fork onto I-35E Frontage Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
1.2 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 35E North, US 77 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35E North, US 77 North
6
8.7 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward US 380: University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 469
Toward US 380: University Drive
9
110.2 mi into trip|~2h in|US 287 / Northwest Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward US 287 North: Vernon, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 3A
Toward US 287 North: Vernon, Amarillo
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.49 one way
$90.97 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$50.81
$101.62
premium
$4.23
$55.24
$110.48
diesel
$4.80
$62.71
$125.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.6
1
$34.87
$15.94
Efficient EV
83
0
$29.06
$13.28
EV Truck/SUV
132.8
1
$46.49
$21.25
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Corinth, TX
Late night
in Corinth on Monday
Local time
2:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
SSW 10 to 15 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:14AM CDT until July 17 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:04AM CDT until July 21 at 3:57AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Destination
Amarillo, TX
Late night
in Amarillo on Monday
Local time
2:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
S 10 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:14AM CDT until July 17 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:04AM CDT until July 21 at 3:57AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi 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
5h 59m 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.
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 332.1
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...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 332.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is mostly highway, with 76% of the 332.1 miles on major roads like US Highway 287. You'll experience one stretch of 75.4 miles on US Highway 287 without needing to exit. Expect to transition to surface roads for the remaining portion of your drive, which will likely involve more frequent intersections and a change in speed limits. The profile suggests a consistent cruising experience for the majority of the route.
76% 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: 75.4 mi on US Highway 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 287 and North US Highway 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Interstate 35E.
Driving Effort9/10
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 14 significant decision points across 332.1 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 0.1 miles (South Interstate 35E): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I-35E Frontage Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 59m. Total distance: 332.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.4 miles on US Highway 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 32 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 Amarillo, 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 32 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Interstate 35E): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I-35E Frontage Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Amarillo, TX before the return drive.
