Alexandria to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

520.8 miles 838.1 km · straight line
624.9 miles estimated 1005.7 km · driving distance
12h 34min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
329° NNW bearing direction

How far is Alexandria from Wichita?

The distance from Alexandria to Wichita is 520.8 miles (838.1 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located NNW of Alexandria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 624.9 miles, taking about 12h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Alexandria in Louisiana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alexandria 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 Alexandria to Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 34min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 5min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 20min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alexandria & Wichita

Quick Facts

Alexandria
31.31°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
23m 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 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients