Amarillo to McAlester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

343.2 miles 552.4 km · straight line
411.9 miles estimated 662.9 km · driving distance
8h 17min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from McAlester?

The distance from Amarillo to McAlester is 343.2 miles (552.4 km) as the crow flies. McAlester is located E of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 411.9 miles, taking about 8h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and McAlester in Oklahoma.

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 McAlester. 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 McAlester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 17min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 56min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 52min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & McAlester

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
McAlester
34.93°N, 95.77°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients