Houston to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

340.5 miles 548 km · straight line
379.2 miles actual route 610.3 km · driving distance
6h 45min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
328° NNW bearing direction

How far is Houston from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Houston to Wichita Falls is 340.5 miles (548 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located NNW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.2 miles, taking about 6h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston 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 Houston to Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 45min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 6min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~6h 25min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 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