Amarillo to Brighton, Colorado: Road Trip Guide & Distance

367.5 miles 591.4 km · straight line
441 miles estimated 709.7 km · driving distance
8h 52min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
334° NNW bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Brighton, Colorado?

The distance from Amarillo to Brighton, Colorado is 367.5 miles (591.4 km) as the crow flies. Brighton, Colorado is located NNW of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 441 miles, taking about 8h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Brighton, Colorado 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 Brighton, Colorado. 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 Brighton, Colorado

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 52min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 38min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 25min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Brighton, Colorado

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Brighton, Colorado
39.99°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1519m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients