Amarillo to Ames: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Amarillo from Ames?
The distance from Amarillo to Ames is 645.9 miles (1039.5 km) as the crow flies. Ames is located NE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 775.1 miles, taking about 15h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Ames in Iowa.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo and Ames. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 215 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
- You could travel this distance about 38.6 times to circle the Earth's equator