Great Falls to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1150.5 miles 1851.5 km · straight line
1380.6 miles estimated 2221.8 km · driving distance
27h 46min estimated drive time
$133 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 49min flight time
140° SE bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Great Falls to Wichita Falls is 1150.5 miles (1851.5 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located SE of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1380.6 miles, taking about 27h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Great Falls and Wichita Falls. 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 Great Falls to Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 46min $133 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 19min $110–$207* Budget
Train ~36h 6min $166–$483* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m 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 384 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients