Amarillo to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

532.8 miles 857.5 km · straight line
603.5 miles actual route 971.2 km · driving distance
10h 45min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
133° SE bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Houston?

The distance from Amarillo to Houston is 532.8 miles (857.5 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 603.5 miles, taking about 10h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 45min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 54min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~13h 59min $72–$211* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Houston

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM