Amarillo to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

495 miles 796.6 km · straight line
594 miles estimated 955.9 km · driving distance
11h 57min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Amarillo to Saint Joseph is 495 miles (796.6 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located NE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 594 miles, taking about 11h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo and Saint Joseph. 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 Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 57min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 20min $48–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 21min $71–$208* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Saint Joseph
39.77°N, 94.85°W
America/Chicago
270m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 165 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients