How long is the commute from Amarillo, TX?
Workers who live in Amarillo, TX take an average of 19.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.6 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Amarillo get to work
| Means of transportation | Amarillo | Potter County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.0% (±1.5 points) | 75.8% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.1% (±1.2 points) | 14.3% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.2 points) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±0.6 points) | 6.0% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Amarillo, the average commute is lower than in Potter County (21.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Amarillo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Potter County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Potter County, Amarillo ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1167 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Amarillo
| Vehicles available | Amarillo | Potter County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±0.7 points) | 7.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.1% (±1.5 points) | 35.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±1.5 points) | 35.5% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.9% (±1.4 points) | 21.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Amarillo, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Potter County (7.7%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Amarillo
| Amarillo | Potter County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±0.6 points) | 6.0% (±0.9 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±0.7 points) | 93.8% (±1.0 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±1.1 points) | 86.3% (±1.5 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Amarillo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Potter County (86.3%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Amarillo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo | — | 19.6 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Bishop Hills | 8.0 mi | 25.4 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Palisades | 9.8 mi | 30.6 minutes (±10.4) | Higher |
| Timbercreek Canyon | 10 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Lake Tanglewood | 10 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Rockwell Place | 12 mi | 26.2 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Bushland | 13 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Canyon | 15 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Claude | 27 mi | 24.9 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Palisades, TX (30.6 minutes), Timbercreek Canyon, TX (24.9 minutes), Lake Tanglewood, TX (22.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Potter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bushland | 25.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | Bishop Hills | 25.4 minutes (±8.0) |
| 3 | Amarillo | 19.6 minutes (±0.6) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Amarillo
How long is the average commute in Amarillo?
Workers who live in Amarillo, TX take an average of 19.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Amarillo without a car?
5.9% of households in Amarillo have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Amarillo?
6.6% (±0.6 points) of workers who live in Amarillo worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amarillo city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amarillo city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amarillo city, Texas
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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