Amarillo to Mesquite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Amarillo from Mesquite?

The distance from Amarillo to Mesquite is 692 miles (1113.7 km) as the crow flies. Mesquite is located WNW of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 830.4 miles, taking about 16h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Mesquite 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 Mesquite. 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.