Amarillo to Austin, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

416.6 miles 670.5 km · straight line
495.2 miles actual route 797 km · driving distance
8h 55min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
144° SE bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Austin, Texas?

The distance from Amarillo to Austin, Texas is 416.6 miles (670.5 km) as the crow flies. Austin, Texas is located SE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 495.2 miles, taking about 8h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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 Austin, Texas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Austin, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 55min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 42min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~8h 28min $59–$173* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM