Grapevine, TX to Amarillo, TX is 340.3 miles and takes about 6h 10m via TX 114 and US Highway 287, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you across the heart of Texas, transitioning from the Great Plains region near Grapevine to the vast expanse of the Great Plains as you approach Amarillo. It's a straightforward highway-focused journey with a significant portion on major roadways, making it a practical option for a single-day trip. You'll find yourself covering considerable ground efficiently, so consider this if you need to get 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
170.2 miles from Grapevine, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
TX 114
113.4 mi
2h 3m
US Highway 287
75.4 mi
1h 17m
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
Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi
5m
East Amarillo Boulevard
4.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
TX 114
— 113.4 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grapevine, TX and Amarillo, TX.
1
Start on East Hudgins Street
98 ft·11 sec·East Hudgins Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn right onto West Dallas Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Dallas Road
4
Continue on Ira E. Woods Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Ira E. Woods Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.2 mi·33 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Turn straight onto West State Highway 114
0.2 mi·24 sec·West State Highway 114
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward TX 114 West
8
Merge onto TX 114
7.7 mi·8 min·TX 114
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114
16 mi·19 min·TX 114
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114
90 mi·1 hr 35 min·TX 114
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.8 mi·58 sec·Lloyd Ruby Overpass
12
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
2.4 mi·3 min·Central Freeway
Use the straight lane.
13
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.
14
Continue on US 287
40 mi·42 min·US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
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.
16
Continue on US 287
26 mi·26 min·US Highway 287 West
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 287
29 mi·32 min·East 11th Street
18
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi·3 min·Avenue F Northeast
19
Continue on US 287
14 mi·14 min·US Highway 287
20
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi·1 min·Burnett Street
21
Continue on US 287
14 mi·13 min·US Highway 287
22
Turn straight onto US 287
26 mi·28 min·Boykin Drive
23
Continue on US 287
1.6 mi·1 min·East 2nd Street
24
Continue on US 287
28 mi·28 min·US Highway 287
25
Continue on US 287; FM 1151
1.1 mi·2 min·East 1st Street
26
Continue on US 287
20 mi·20 min·US Highway 287
27
Keep slight right at fork onto East Interstate Drive
329 ft·8 sec·East Interstate Drive
Toward East 3rd Avenue
28
Keep slight right at fork onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
2.6 mi·3 min·Southeast 3rd Avenue
29
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
30
Merge onto Loop 335
1.3 mi·1 min·North Lakeside Drive
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
32
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66; US 60
4.4 mi·5 min·East Amarillo Boulevard
33
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
34
Continue on I 40 Business
0.1 mi·17 sec·East Amarillo Boulevard
35
Arrive at destination
I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 10m estimated drive time, starting your journey from Grapevine in the morning will allow ample time to reach Amarillo before evening. The route features one designated stop, which is a good opportunity to stretch your legs or refuel. You'll be driving a considerable distance on US Highway 287, so keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 113.4-mile stretch on TX 114 where services might be more spaced out. This is a manageable one-day drive, so you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 170.2 miles from Grapevine, TX, or about 3h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.4 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 75 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.2 miles or 3h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 4m
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 Grapevine, 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 Grapevine, TX
This is one driving day of about 340.3 miles and 6h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Grapevine, 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 TX 114 for about 113.4 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 118.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.5 mi into trip|~12m in|TX 114
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
25.6 mi into trip|~32m in|TX 114
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
118.4 mi into trip|~2h 11m 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
$51.42 one way
$102.84 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg119 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$56.28
$112.57
premium
$4.54
$60.76
$121.52
diesel
$5.61
$75.13
$150.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
102.1
1
$35.73
$16.33
Efficient EV
85.1
0
$29.78
$13.61
EV Truck/SUV
136.1
1
$47.64
$21.78
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Grapevine, TX
Late night
in Grapevine on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
N 15 mph100% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 4:01AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:47AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
Amarillo, TX
Late night
in Amarillo on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Clear
N 20 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 4:01AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:47AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo 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
17 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
6h 10m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 340.3
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 340.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a highway-focused experience, with 78% of the drive utilizing major highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 113.4 miles on TX 114, offering a solid period of consistent driving. While primarily highway, the initial part involves TX 114 before transitioning to the more substantial US Highway 287, which you'll follow for the bulk of the journey. Expect a fairly direct and efficient drive, allowing you to maintain steady progress across the Texas landscape.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.4 mi on TX 114.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 114 and US Highway 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 340.3 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (TX 114): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 10m. Total distance: 340.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.4 miles on TX 114. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (TX 114): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 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.
