El Paso to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

487 miles 783.8 km · straight line
590.9 miles actual route 950.9 km · driving distance
10h 11min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Wichita Falls?

The distance from El Paso to Wichita Falls is 487 miles (783.8 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located ENE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 590.9 miles, taking about 10h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States.

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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 11min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 13min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~9h 40min $71–$207* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM