Amarillo to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

978.8 miles 1575.2 km · straight line
1174.5 miles estimated 1890.2 km · driving distance
23h 38min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Amarillo to Lexington, Kentucky is 978.8 miles (1575.2 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located ENE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1174.5 miles, taking about 23h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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. 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 Lexington, Kentucky. 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 Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 38min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 22min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~30h 43min $141–$411* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 326 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients