Amarillo to Boulder: Road Trip Guide & Distance

380.8 miles 612.9 km · straight line
457 miles estimated 735.5 km · driving distance
9h 12min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Boulder?

The distance from Amarillo to Boulder is 380.8 miles (612.9 km) as the crow flies. Boulder is located NNW of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 457 miles, taking about 9h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Boulder in Colorado.

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 Boulder. 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 Boulder

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 12min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 2min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 44min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Boulder

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients