Amarillo to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

749.1 miles 1205.5 km · straight line
856.9 miles actual route 1379.1 km · driving distance
14h 53min estimated drive time
$82 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Las Vegas?

The distance from Amarillo to Las Vegas is 749.1 miles (1205.5 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 856.9 miles, taking about 14h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 53min $82 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 52min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~19h 21min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM