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Trip from Hereford, TX to Amarillo, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

48.3 mi

78 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Deaf Smith County, Texas, United States

Hereford, TX

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Downtown Amarillo, TX, TX

Amarillo, TX

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Trip Overview

This short, 48.3-mile drive from Hereford, TX to Amarillo, TX is easily manageable in about 56 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate West 1st Street and US 87, with a portion on South Fillmore Street, on a route that has a 50% highway share. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, and with no recommended stops, it's a straightforward journey. Both Hereford and Amarillo are located in the Great Plains region, so expect consistent, open landscapes throughout your travels. This route is ideal for a quick transit between these two Texas Panhandle communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 1st Street 46.7 mi 51m
US 87 0.9 mi 2m
South Fillmore Street 0.7 mi 1m
East Amarillo Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West 1st Street — 46.7 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hereford, TX and Amarillo, TX.

1

Start on this road

242 ft · 23 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto US 60

47 mi · 51 min · West 1st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Keep slight left at fork onto US 87

0.9 mi · 2 min · US 87
Toward US 87 North Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto US 87; Original US Route 66

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Fillmore Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn right onto I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60

105 ft · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
6

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.

city in Randall County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Canyon, TX

24 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.

Popular next leg

Canyon, TX to Amarillo, TX

126.8 mi · 2h 15m

Pacing Suggestions

Canyon, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Canyon, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Hereford, 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 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.3 — 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 | US 60 / West 1st Street

Turn left onto US 60 / West 1st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
46.7 mi into trip | ~52m in | US 87

Keep slight left at fork onto US 87 toward US 87 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 87 North
6
47.6 mi into trip | ~54m in | US 87; Original US Route 66 / South Fillmore Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 87; Original US Route 66 / South Fillmore Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
3
48.3 mi into trip | ~56m in | I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60 / East Amarillo Boulevard

Turn right onto I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60 / East Amarillo Boulevard

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.30 one way

$14.60 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $7.99 $15.98
premium $4.54 $8.62 $17.25
diesel $5.61 $10.66 $21.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.5 0 $5.07 $2.32
Efficient EV 12.1 0 $4.23 $1.93
EV Truck/SUV 19.3 0 $6.76 $3.09

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Hereford, TX

Late night in Hereford on Tuesday

Local time

4:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

32°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 11:30AM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 11:14AM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Amarillo, TX

Late night in Amarillo on Tuesday

Local time

4:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

33°F

Clear

SE 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 11:30AM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 11:14AM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

56m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 48.3-mile journey. While there's a 50% highway share, the character leans towards navigating city streets and connector roads rather than long, open stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 46.7 miles, primarily on West 1st Street, before the route transitions. This drive doesn't offer vast, monotonous highway cruising; instead, it's a more engaged experience with frequent changes in direction as you make your way from Hereford to Amarillo.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.7 mi on West 1st Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / West 1st Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles (US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles (US 87; Original US Route 66 / South Fillmore Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Hereford, TX

Full guide →

Hereford is a city of 14,600 people (2019) in the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle.

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 56m. Total distance: 48.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.7 miles on West 1st Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 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. 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 (US 60 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles (US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles (US 87; Original US Route 66 / South Fillmore Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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