Amarillo to Junction City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

380.7 miles 612.7 km · straight line
456.8 miles estimated 735.2 km · driving distance
9h 11min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Junction City?

The distance from Amarillo to Junction City is 380.7 miles (612.7 km) as the crow flies. Junction City is located NE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 456.8 miles, taking about 9h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Junction City in Kansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Junction 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 Junction City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 11min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 1min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 43min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Junction City

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Junction City
39.03°N, 96.83°W
America/Chicago
337m elevation
Explore more routes from Junction City

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients