How far is it from Ackerly, TX, to Amherst, TX, ?

The distance between Ackerly, TX, and Amherst, TX, is 129 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ackerly, TX, to Amherst, TX, ?

The drive from Ackerly, TX, to Amherst, TX, takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Ackerly, TX, to Amherst, TX, ?

The fastest route from Ackerly, TX, to Amherst, TX, covers 129 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.

Which direction is Amherst, TX from Ackerly, TX?

Amherst, TX lies roughly to the north of Ackerly, TX.

Which roads does the route from Ackerly, TX to Amherst, TX follow?

The drive from Ackerly, TX to Amherst, TX mainly follows US 87, US 84. The longest single stretch is 69 mi on US 87.

Which towns do you pass between Ackerly, TX and Amherst, TX?

Towns on the route from Ackerly, TX to Amherst, TX include Lamesa, Tahoka, Lubbock, Shallowater, Anton.

Are there charging stations between Ackerly, TX and Amherst, TX?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ackerly, TX to Amherst, TX, including Flying J 733 (350 kW); Target - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Tesla Service Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 21.

Ackerly, TX Amherst, TX

Distance: 129 miDuration: 2 h 20 min

Driving from Ackerly, TX to Amherst, TX takes about 2 h 20 min via US 87. The distance is 129 mi. The straight-line distance is 111 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lamesa, TX, Lubbock, TX, Wolfforth, TX, Littlefield, TX. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 129 mi

1 Depart right onto 5th Street 2 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto South US Highway 87 17 mi
3 Continue straight onto South Dallas Avenue 2 mi
4 Continue straight onto South Lynn Avenue 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto Lubbock Highway 2 mi
6 Continue straight onto North US Highway 87 52 mi
7 Continue straight onto Tahoka Highway 5 mi
8 Continue straight onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway 2 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn straight onto Interstate 27 79 yd
11 Turn left onto 50th Street 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Avenue Q 4 mi
13 Turn left onto Clovis Road 6 mi

14 Continue straight onto Highway 84 4 mi
15 Continue straight onto United States Highway 84 3 mi
16 Continue straight onto Highway 84 9 mi
17 Continue straight 22 mi
18 Continue straight 3 mi
19 Turn right 2 mi
20 Turn left onto 7th Street 53 yd
21 Arrive onto 7th Street

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The return trip from Amherst, TX to Ackerly, TX covers roughly the same distance, 129 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

21 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 56 mi

Flying J 733CCS · 602 4th Street, Lubbock, TX, 79401350 kW
Target - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 7308 University Ave, Lubbock, TX, 79423250 kW
Tesla Service Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 6544 82nd Street, Lubbock, TX, 79424250 kW
BACKLOT1 POWER LINK 2CCS · 6205 19th St, Lubbock, TX, 79407150 kW
MESSER HYUNDAI CPE250-PAIR2CCS, CHAdeMO · 4025 West Loop 289 Access Road, Lubbock, TX, 79407150 kW

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Amherst, TX → Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN)53 mi · 1 h 5 min Amherst, TX → Springlake, TX22 mi · 30 min Amherst, TX → Anton, TX23 mi · 25 min Amherst, TX → Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)48 mi · 1 h 10 min Amherst, TX → Muleshoe, TX25 mi · 30 min Amherst, TX → Olton, TX34 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Ackerly, TX, {fromState} to Amherst, TX, {toState}?: The distance between Ackerly, TX, {fromState} and Amherst, TX, {toState} is 129 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ackerly, TX, {fromState} to Amherst, TX, {toState}?: The drive from Ackerly, TX, {fromState} to Amherst, TX, {toState} takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Ackerly, TX, {fromState} to Amherst, TX, {toState}?: The fastest route from Ackerly, TX, {fromState} to Amherst, TX, {toState} covers 129 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.
Which direction is Amherst, TX from Ackerly, TX?: Amherst, TX lies roughly to the north of Ackerly, TX.
Which roads does the route from Ackerly, TX to Amherst, TX follow?: The drive from Ackerly, TX to Amherst, TX mainly follows US 87, US 84. The longest single stretch is 69 mi on US 87.
Which towns do you pass between Ackerly, TX and Amherst, TX?: Towns on the route from Ackerly, TX to Amherst, TX include Lamesa, Tahoka, Lubbock, Shallowater, Anton.
Are there charging stations between Ackerly, TX and Amherst, TX?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ackerly, TX to Amherst, TX, including Flying J 733 (350 kW); Target - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Tesla Service Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 21.

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