Amarillo to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1108.7 miles 1784.2 km · straight line
1365.3 miles actual route 2197.2 km · driving distance
24h 3min estimated drive time
$131 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Sacramento?

The distance from Amarillo to Sacramento is 1108.7 miles (1784.2 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WNW of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1365.3 miles, taking about 24h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Sacramento 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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 3min $131 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 52min $109–$205* Budget
Train ~31h 16min $164–$478* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 370 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM