Amarillo to Charlotte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1182.4 miles 1902.9 km · straight line
1342.4 miles actual route 2160.4 km · driving distance
24h 7min estimated drive time
$129 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Charlotte?

The distance from Amarillo to Charlotte is 1182.4 miles (1902.9 km) as the crow flies. Charlotte is located E of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1342.4 miles, taking about 24h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Charlotte in North Carolina.

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 Charlotte. 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 Charlotte

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 7min $129 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 56min $107–$201* Budget
Train ~31h 21min $161–$470* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Charlotte

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 394 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM