Akron to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

874.9 miles 1408 km · straight line
1049.9 miles estimated 1689.6 km · driving distance
21h 7min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Akron from Wichita?

The distance from Akron to Wichita is 874.9 miles (1408 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located W of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1049.9 miles, taking about 21h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Wichita in Kansas.

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. 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. 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 Akron and Wichita. 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.

How to Get from Akron to Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 7min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 20min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~27h 27min $126–$367* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Wichita

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Wichita
37.69°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
402m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 292 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients