Amarillo to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

665 miles 1070.2 km · straight line
723.4 miles actual route 1164.2 km · driving distance
12h 23min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Memphis?

The distance from Amarillo to Memphis is 665 miles (1070.2 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located E of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 723.4 miles, taking about 12h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Memphis in Tennessee.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo and Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 23min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 52min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~16h 6min $87–$253* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Memphis

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM