Amarillo to Jefferson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

581.4 miles 935.7 km · straight line
697.7 miles estimated 1122.8 km · driving distance
14h 2min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Jefferson City?

The distance from Amarillo to Jefferson City is 581.4 miles (935.7 km) as the crow flies. Jefferson City is located ENE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 697.7 miles, taking about 14h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Jefferson City in Missouri.

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 Jefferson City. 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 Jefferson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 2min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 50min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 15min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Jefferson City

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients