Amarillo to Brownsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

693.5 miles 1116 km · straight line
832.1 miles estimated 1339.2 km · driving distance
16h 44min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
157° SSE bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Brownsville?

The distance from Amarillo to Brownsville is 693.5 miles (1116 km) as the crow flies. Brownsville is located SSE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 832.1 miles, taking about 16h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 44min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 5min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 45min $100–$291* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Brownsville

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients