Amarillo to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

913 miles 1469.3 km · straight line
1015.3 miles actual route 1633.9 km · driving distance
18h 4min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Louisville?

The distance from Amarillo to Louisville is 913 miles (1469.3 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located ENE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1015.3 miles, taking about 18h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Louisville 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 Louisville. 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 Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 4min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 41min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~23h 29min $122–$355* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Louisville

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 304 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM