Amarillo to Arches: Road Trip Guide & Distance

492.1 miles 791.9 km · straight line
590.5 miles estimated 950.3 km · driving distance
11h 53min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Arches?

The distance from Amarillo to Arches is 492.1 miles (791.9 km) as the crow flies. Arches is located WNW of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 590.5 miles, taking about 11h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Arches in Utah.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo and Arches. 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.

How to Get from Amarillo to Arches

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 53min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 16min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 17min $71–$207* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Arches

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Arches
38.73°N, 109.59°W
America/Denver
1510m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients