Amarillo to White Sands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Amarillo from White Sands?

The distance from Amarillo to White Sands is 307.5 miles (494.8 km) as the crow flies. White Sands is located WSW of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.3 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and White Sands in New Mexico.

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. 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 White Sands. 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.