Amarillo to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

667.5 miles 1074.2 km · straight line
800.9 miles estimated 1289 km · driving distance
16h 7min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Amarillo to Salt Lake City is 667.5 miles (1074.2 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located NW of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 800.9 miles, taking about 16h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 7min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 20min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 57min $96–$280* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients