This 499-mile journey from Manor, TX, to Amarillo, TX, will take approximately 8 hours and 57 minutes of driving time. As both locations are in the Great Plains region, you'll experience consistent landscapes throughout. With a 65% highway share and a recommended two-day split, this drive is best enjoyed with an overnight stop to break up the nearly 9-hour travel day. Budget around $75 for fuel, and plan for about two stops along the way. This highway-focused route offers a straightforward path through the heart of Texas.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
249.5 miles from Manor, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
109.9 mi
1h 51m
US 84
104.9 mi
1h 49m
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi
1h 18m
State Highway 153
69 mi
1h 14m
East Commerce Street
22 mi
25m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
183A Toll
14.6 mi
14m
Canyon Expressway
13.5 mi
15m
Longest stretch:
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
— 109.9 mi, about 1h 51m
Traffic on I-27
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~611 veh/hr typical
· worst 764
Quietest
2 AM
~50 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manor, TX and Amarillo, TX.
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Start on Loop 212; FM 973
255 ft·10 sec·East Parsons Street
2
Turn right onto Loop 212
0.5 mi·59 sec·North Lexington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 290
1.0 mi·1 min·East US Highway 290
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on 290 Toll
5.6 mi·5 min·Manor Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward US 183 South, US 183 North: Lockhart, LampasasUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward US 183 North: LampasasUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 183
13 mi·14 min·US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi·14 min·183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 183
36 mi·38 min·North US Highway 183
10
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi·4 min·South Key Avenue
11
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi·14 sec·North US Highway 281
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi·40 min·North US Highway 183
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi·34 min·US 84; US 183; TX 16
14
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi·2 min·Early Boulevard
15
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi·25 min·East Commerce Street
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi·8 min·Wallis Avenue
17
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
18
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi·1 min·West Walnut Street
19
Continue on TX 153
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·State Highway 153
20
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft·0 sec·State Highway 153
21
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
22
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
23
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Northwest Georgia Avenue
24
Take the ramp
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
25
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi·5 min·I 20; US 84
26
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
28
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
29
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
30
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
31
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
32
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
33
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
34
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
35
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
36
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi·5 min·Slaton Road
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
38
Turn slight right onto Interstate 27
321 ft·6 sec·Interstate 27
39
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
40
Merge onto I 27; US 87
110 mi·1 hr 51 min·Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
41
Continue on I 27; US 60; US 87
13 mi·15 min·Canyon Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Keep slight left at fork onto US 87
0.9 mi·2 min·US 87
Toward US 87 NorthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
43
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.
44
Turn right onto I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
105 ft·1 sec·East Amarillo Boulevard
45
Arrive at destination
I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 499-mile trip, consider departing early to maximize daylight, especially if you plan to split the drive over two days as recommended. With nearly 9 hours of driving, an overnight stop is wise; aim to complete roughly half the distance on day one. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major turn is over 100 miles. You'll make about two stops, so plan these around your chosen overnight location to ensure you're well-rested and refueled for the remaining portion of your drive to Amarillo.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 249.5 miles from Manor, TX, or about 4h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.9 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 110 miles or 2h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 249.5 miles or 4h 38m 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 249.5 miles or 4h 38m
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 7h 53m
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 Manor, 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 Manor, TX
Aim for roughly 250 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Amarillo, TX
Aim for roughly 250 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 110 miles from Manor, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway for about 109.9 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 28
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 497.4 — 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|Loop 212 / North Lexington Street
Turn right onto Loop 212 / North Lexington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
7.2 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward US 183 South, US 183 North: Lockhart, Lampasas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 183 South, US 183 North: Lockhart, La...
7
7.6 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 183 North: Lampasas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 183 North: Lampasas
6
260.5 mi into trip|~4h 50m in|US 84
Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
7
497.4 mi into trip|~8h 53m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$74.91 one way
$149.82 round trip
$3.81/gal25.4 MPG avg175 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$82.89
$165.77
premium
$4.57
$89.68
$179.36
diesel
$6.18
$121.39
$242.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$75
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$205–$315
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 174.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
149.7
1
$52.40
$23.95
Efficient EV
124.8
1
$43.66
$19.96
EV Truck/SUV
199.6
2
$69.86
$31.94
Gas CO2
175 kg
EV CO2
58 kg (67% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Manor, TX
Night
in Manor on Tuesday
Local time
9:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Amarillo, TX
Night
in Amarillo on Tuesday
Local time
9:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
S 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
67°F
Sweetwater, TX
250 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
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
8h 57m 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
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 499
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 499
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Primarily a highway-focused drive, you'll spend about 65% of your time on main roads like Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, US 84, and North US Highway 183. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 109.9 miles on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, so be prepared for extended periods of driving without significant turns. While predominantly highway, the nature of these roads often means a steady, consistent pace rather than winding, scenic byways.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.9 mi on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loop 212 / North Lexington Street.
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 28 significant decision points across 499 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 (Loop 212 / North Lexington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,670 ft532 ft
Total Climb
3,482 ft
Total Descent
343 ft
Highest Point
3,670 ft
~499 mi in
Elevation Range
3,138 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Manor, TX to Amarillo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.
The longest stretch is about 109.9 miles on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. 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 250 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 18 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loop 212 / North Lexington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 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 9.0 hours each way, a round trip means 17.9 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.
