Amarillo to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Amarillo from Detroit?

The distance from Amarillo to Detroit is 1121.5 miles (1804.8 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located ENE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1276.1 miles, taking about 23h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Detroit in Michigan.

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 Detroit. 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.