I’m planning a family road trip to Amarillo and I’m trying to decide which route would be the fastest. What route do you recommend to get us to Amarillo quickly?
, Texas is via I-25 S and US-87 S. Taking this route will get you there in about 6 hours and 45 minutes, so you’ll be able to make the drive in just one day.
If you’d like to stop along the way, however, I recommend stopping in Trinidad,
. This town falls a little under halfway to Amarillo, but it’s a great place to stop for a long break, some lunch, and some stretching before continuing to your destination.
While you’re preparing for your drive, take an extra minute to check out the
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