Amarillo to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

596.8 miles 960.5 km · straight line
704.4 miles actual route 1133.6 km · driving distance
12h 44min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Phoenix?

The distance from Amarillo to Phoenix is 596.8 miles (960.5 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 704.4 miles, taking about 12h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Phoenix in Arizona.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 44min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 17min $56–$106* Budget
Train ~16h 33min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM