Huntsville, Alabama to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

681.4 miles 1096.6 km · straight line
817.7 miles estimated 1315.9 km · driving distance
16h 27min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Wichita Falls is 681.4 miles (1096.6 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located W of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 817.7 miles, taking about 16h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 27min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 44min $65–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 23min $98–$286* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients