Albuquerque to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

471.3 miles 758.5 km · straight line
509.9 miles actual route 820.6 km · driving distance
8h 55min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Albuquerque to Wichita Falls is 471.3 miles (758.5 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located E of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 509.9 miles, taking about 8h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Wichita Falls in Texas.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Wichita Falls. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 55min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 42min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~8h 28min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Wichita Falls
33.91°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 157 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM