Amarillo to Ontario: Road Trip Guide & Distance

901.9 miles 1451.4 km · straight line
1082.2 miles estimated 1741.7 km · driving distance
21h 46min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Ontario?

The distance from Amarillo to Ontario is 901.9 miles (1451.4 km) as the crow flies. Ontario is located W of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1082.2 miles, taking about 21h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Ontario in California.

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 Ontario. 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 Ontario

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 46min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 7min $87–$162* Budget
Train ~28h 18min $130–$379* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Ontario

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Ontario
34.06°N, 117.65°W
America/Los_Angeles
306m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 301 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients