Detroit to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Wichita Falls?
The distance from Detroit to Wichita Falls is 1018.9 miles (1639.7 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located WSW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1156.4 miles, taking about 21h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Wichita Falls in Texas.
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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Wichita Falls
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 340 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
- You could travel this distance about 24.4 times to circle the Earth's equator