Amarillo to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1079.4 miles 1737.1 km · straight line
1173.5 miles actual route 1888.6 km · driving distance
21h 8min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 40min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Amarillo to Columbus, Ohio is 1079.4 miles (1737.1 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located ENE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1173.5 miles, taking about 21h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Columbus, Ohio in Ohio.

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 Columbus, Ohio. 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 Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 8min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 22min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~27h 28min $141–$411* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 360 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM