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Trip from Humble, 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

10h 35m

Distance

593.8 mi

956 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$90

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
10h 26m ★
6 AM
10h 36m
8 AM
10h 55m
10 AM
10h 43m
12 PM
10h 41m
3 PM
10h 44m
5 PM
10h 54m
8 PM
10h 30m

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 Harris County, Texas, United States

Humble, TX

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Downtown Amarillo, TX, TX

Amarillo, TX

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Trip Overview

This 590.4-mile drive from Humble, TX to Amarillo, TX is a substantial undertaking, estimated to take around 9 hours and 20 minutes of driving time. Given its length, it's best split over two days rather than attempted as a single day trip. You'll be traveling primarily on local roads like North Avenue C, 1st Street, and Humble Westfield Road, with no significant highway share, suggesting a more community-level travel experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $90. This route traverses the Great Plains region for its entirety, so expect a consistent landscape throughout. Planning for at least two stops will be essential for comfort and safety on this long-distance journey.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

296.9 miles from Humble, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 45 213.5 mi 3h 40m
US 81 103.4 mi 1h 49m
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
SH 183 TEXpress 16.5 mi 16m
Longest stretch: I 45 — 213.5 mi, about 3h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Herman Street

67 ft · 3 sec · Herman Street
2

Turn right onto North Avenue C

36 ft · 6 sec · North Avenue C
3

Turn left onto FM 1960 Business

0.4 mi · 51 sec · 1st Street
4

Continue on FM 1960 Business

0.8 mi · 1 min · Humble Westfield Road
Use the right lane.
5

Turn right onto Townsen Boulevard

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Townsen Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto FM 1960

0.8 mi · 1 min · FM 1960
7

Continue on FM 1960

6.4 mi · 9 min · FM 1960
Use the left lane.
8

Turn slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min
9

Turn right onto West Hardy Road

148 ft · 2 sec · West Hardy Road
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward HTR Toll North Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto HTR

6.3 mi · 7 min · Hardy Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 45

213 mi · 3 hr 40 min · I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 286A Toward Waco, Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on Spur 366

0.9 mi · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 35E

4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183

0.8 mi · 48 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
Exit 433A Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport Use the slight left / straight lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress

1.5 mi · 1 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress

15 mi · 14 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

2.0 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
21

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
23

Continue on I 820 TEXpress

6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 35W Express North: Denton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26

Merge onto I 35W TEXpress

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress
27

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Merge onto US 81; US 287

1.7 mi · 1 min · US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Continue on US 81; US 287

102 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Continue on US 281; US 287

0.8 mi · 58 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
31

Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287

2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
Use the straight lane.
32

Keep slight left at fork onto US 287

5.3 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway
Exit 3A Toward US 287 North: Vernon, Amarillo Use the slight left / straight lanes.
33

Continue on US 287

40 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
34

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.
35

Continue on US 287

26 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West
Use the straight lane.
36

Continue on US 287

29 mi · 32 min · East 11th Street
37

Continue on US 287

2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast
38

Continue on US 287

14 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
39

Continue on US 287

0.7 mi · 1 min · Burnett Street
40

Continue on US 287

14 mi · 13 min · US Highway 287
41

Turn straight onto US 287

26 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive
42

Continue on US 287

1.6 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street
43

Continue on US 287

28 mi · 28 min · US Highway 287
44

Continue on US 287; FM 1151

1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
45

Continue on US 287

20 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287
46

Keep slight right at fork onto East Interstate Drive

329 ft · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive
Toward East 3rd Avenue
47

Keep slight right at fork onto Southeast 3rd Avenue

2.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue
48

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
49

Merge onto Loop 335

1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive
50

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
51

Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66; US 60

4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard
52

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
53

Continue on I 40 Business

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
54

Arrive at destination

I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60

Trip Plan

To best tackle this 590.4-mile drive from Humble to Amarillo, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours. With two planned stops, ensure you factor in time for fuel and rest, especially since the estimated fuel cost is $90. Given the extensive use of local roads and a 0% highway share, pay close attention to posted speed limits and road conditions, as they can change more frequently than on interstates. A concrete tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the specific local road names like North Avenue C and 1st Street beforehand, as GPS accuracy can sometimes vary on non-highway routes.

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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 296.9 miles from Humble, TX, or about 5h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 213.5 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 131 miles or 2h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 296.9 miles or 5h 17m 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 296.9 miles or 5h 17m

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 9h 30m

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 Humble, 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 Humble, TX

Aim for roughly 297 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Amarillo, TX

Aim for roughly 297 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 131 miles from Humble, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 45 for about 213.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

several species of legumes

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Mesquite, TX

196 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Downtown Wichita Falls, TX, TX

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Wichita Falls, TX

392 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Wichita Falls, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Saginaw, TX

297 mi · about 5.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Saginaw, TX after about 297 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Mesquite, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 131 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saginaw, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 296.9 miles from Humble, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 213.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 297 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Amarillo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Chevrolet Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Amarillo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18003239935

Visit website

EVmatch Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Amarillo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16508228157

Visit website

EVmatch Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Amarillo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16508228157

Visit website

Universal EV Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Amarillo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663502738

Visit website

Universal EV Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Amarillo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663502738

Visit website

Universal EV Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Amarillo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663502738

Visit website

Universal EV Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Amarillo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663502738

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hurst, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+18178184359

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 229 and 371.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
229 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in

Take the exit toward Waco, Denton

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. Exit 286A Toward Waco, Denton
9
235 mi into trip | ~4h 12m in | TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 433A Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport
7
261.4 mi into trip | ~4h 39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W Express North: Denton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 35W Express North: Denton
7
264.5 mi into trip | ~4h 42m in

Take the exit toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

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 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
9
371.8 mi into trip | ~6h 37m 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

$89.72 one way

$179.45 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 208 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $98.21 $196.42
premium $4.54 $106.02 $212.04
diesel $5.61 $131.10 $262.21

Estimated Tolls: $0.50

Hardy Toll Road (6.3 mi) $0.50

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$90

Tolls

$1

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$220–$330

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 207.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $62 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 178.1 2 $62.35 $28.50
Efficient EV 148.5 1 $51.96 $23.75
EV Truck/SUV 237.5 2 $83.13 $38.00

Gas CO2

208 kg

EV CO2

69 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 20, 2026

Origin

Humble, TX

Late night in Humble on Tuesday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Amarillo, TX

Late night in Amarillo on Tuesday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Mesquite, TX

196 mi in

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

8 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

10h 35m 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.

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

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 593.8
View on nps.gov
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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 593.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this 590.4-mile drive is defined by its lack of highway travel, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating local roads, including segments like North Avenue C, 1st Street, and Humble Westfield Road, for the majority of your 9 hours and 20 minutes behind the wheel. This suggests a journey that moves at a more deliberate pace, potentially through more towns and communities. Without a defined longest stretch mentioned, it implies a consistent, perhaps varied, road experience rather than long, uninterrupted highway sprints. The drive progresses through the Great Plains, so expect the terrain to remain relatively consistent.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
54 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 213.5 mi on I 45.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and US 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 229 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 25 significant decision points across 593.8 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 229 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 235 miles (TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Humble, TX and Amarillo, TX, road signs point toward Waco, Denton and Dfw Airport.

Waco

229 mi in | ~4h 3m

Denton

229 mi in | ~4h 3m

Dfw Airport

235 mi in | ~4h 12m | via TX 183

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 213.5 miles on I 45. 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 297 miles on day one.

Expect about $0.50 in tolls one way, starting with Hardy Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 229 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 235 miles (TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.4 miles: 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 10.6 hours each way, a round trip means 21.2 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.

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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