Amarillo to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

480.6 miles 773.5 km · straight line
574.8 miles actual route 925.1 km · driving distance
10h 19min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Kansas City?

The distance from Amarillo to Kansas City is 480.6 miles (773.5 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 574.8 miles, taking about 10h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Kansas City in Missouri.

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 Kansas City. 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 Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 19min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 23min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~9h 48min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM