Amarillo to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1386 miles 2230.6 km · straight line
1600.5 miles actual route 2575.8 km · driving distance
28h 27min estimated drive time
$154 - $190 estimated fuel cost
~3h 17min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Washington DC?

The distance from Amarillo to Washington DC is 1386 miles (2230.6 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1600.5 miles, taking about 28h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 17min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 27min $154 - $190 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 8min $128–$240* Budget
Train ~36h 59min $192–$560* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 462 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 116 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM