Amarillo to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1164.4 miles 1874 km · straight line
1397.3 miles estimated 2248.8 km · driving distance
28h 7min estimated drive time
$134 - $166 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from New River Gorge?

The distance from Amarillo to New River Gorge is 1164.4 miles (1874 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1397.3 miles, taking about 28h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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 New River Gorge. 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 New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 7min $134 - $166 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 44min $112–$210* Budget
Train ~36h 33min $168–$489* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 388 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients