Amarillo to Palm Springs, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

842.3 miles 1355.5 km · straight line
1010.7 miles estimated 1626.6 km · driving distance
20h 20min estimated drive time
$97 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Palm Springs, California?

The distance from Amarillo to Palm Springs, California is 842.3 miles (1355.5 km) as the crow flies. Palm Springs, California is located W of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1010.7 miles, taking about 20h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Palm Springs, California 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 Palm Springs, California. 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 Palm Springs, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 20min $97 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 24min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~26h 26min $121–$354* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Palm Springs, California

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Palm Springs, California
33.83°N, 116.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
146m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 281 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients