Amarillo to Roy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

688.4 miles 1107.8 km · straight line
826.1 miles estimated 1329.4 km · driving distance
16h 37min estimated drive time
$79 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Roy?

The distance from Amarillo to Roy is 688.4 miles (1107.8 km) as the crow flies. Roy is located NW of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 826.1 miles, taking about 16h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Roy in Utah.

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 Roy. 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 Roy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 37min $79 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 56min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 36min $99–$289* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Roy

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Roy
41.16°N, 112.03°W
America/Denver
1384m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients