How far is Houston, TX from Amarillo, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Houston and Amarillo is 532.97 miles (857.73 km).
Flight distance from Houston, TX to Amarillo, TX is 532.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 05 minutes to travel from Houston to Amarillo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Amarillo, Texas is: 602.18 miles (969.11 km) by car.
Driving from Houston to Amarillo will take approximately 09 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.
| Population | 2316120 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W |
| Latitude | 29.7632800 |
| Longitude | -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amarillo
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle. It is located in the north-central part of the state. Amarillo is known for its many steakhouses, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Big Texan Steak Ranch and the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum.
| Population | 199654 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°13'19"N 101°49'53"W |
| Latitude | 35.2220000 |
| Longitude | -101.8313000 |
| Altitude | 1118 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Amarillo: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313,35.221963)
Estimated Travel Time Between Houston and Amarillo
The distance between Houston and Amarillo is 969 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 10 hours 46 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Houston and Amarillo. The current time is 04:49:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 08 hours 01 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 07 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 80.44 liters (21.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houston and Amarillo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houston to Amarillo is $64.19 (diesel $84.85).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $64.19 | $73.2 | $80.26 | $84.85 |
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The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Houston and Amarillo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
