Austin, Texas to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

513.2 miles 825.9 km · straight line
543.3 miles actual route 874.3 km · driving distance
9h 29min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Wichita?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Wichita is 513.2 miles (825.9 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located N of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 543.3 miles, taking about 9h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Wichita in Kansas.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Wichita. 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 Austin, Texas to Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 29min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 23min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~12h 20min $65–$190* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Wichita

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM