Amarillo to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1241.2 miles 1997.5 km · straight line
1489.4 miles estimated 2397 km · driving distance
29h 58min estimated drive time
$143 - $176 estimated fuel cost
~3h 0min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Amarillo to Pittsburgh is 1241.2 miles (1997.5 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ENE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1489.4 miles, taking about 29h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 58min $143 - $176 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 58min $119–$223* Budget
Train ~38h 57min $179–$521* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 414 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients