Dallas, Texas to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

340.6 miles 548.2 km · straight line
361.4 miles actual route 581.6 km · driving distance
6h 23min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
355° N bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Wichita?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Wichita is 340.6 miles (548.2 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located N of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 361.4 miles, taking about 6h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dallas, 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 Dallas, Texas to Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 23min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 40min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 4min $43–$126* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM