Amarillo to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

564.6 miles 908.6 km · straight line
671 miles actual route 1079.9 km · driving distance
12h 39min estimated drive time
$65 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Tucson?

The distance from Amarillo to Tucson is 564.6 miles (908.6 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WSW of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 671 miles, taking about 12h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Tucson in Arizona.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo and Tucson. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 39min $65 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 11min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~16h 27min $81–$235* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Tucson

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 188 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM