Houston to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

559.1 miles 899.8 km · straight line
600.1 miles actual route 965.7 km · driving distance
10h 33min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
349° N bearing direction

How far is Houston from Wichita?

The distance from Houston to Wichita is 559.1 miles (899.8 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located N of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 600.1 miles, taking about 10h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Wichita in Kansas.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston 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 Houston to Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 33min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 40min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~13h 43min $72–$210* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Wichita

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM