Driving from Monterrey to Amarillo
Amarillo lies 1,070 km (665 mi) north of Monterrey, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 1,306 km (811 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Monterrey | Amarillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.1 million | 198,645 |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,837 ft) | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 21913–95858 | 79101–79189 |
Clocks in Amarillo are 1 h ahead of Monterrey right now, so a 16 h 19 min journey lands 17 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Amarillo
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Monterrey to Amarillo
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Staying in Amarillo
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Common questions
How far is Amarillo from Monterrey?
1,070 km (665 mi) in a straight line, north of Monterrey; by road roughly 1,306 km (811 mi).
How long does it take to get from Monterrey to Amarillo by car?
About 16 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Monterrey and Amarillo?
Amarillo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Monterrey).
What currency do I need in Amarillo?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.