Jefferson City to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

477.1 miles 767.8 km · straight line
572.5 miles estimated 921.4 km · driving distance
11h 31min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
229° SW bearing direction

How far is Jefferson City from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Jefferson City to Wichita Falls is 477.1 miles (767.8 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located SW of Jefferson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 572.5 miles, taking about 11h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Jefferson City in Missouri and Wichita Falls in Texas.

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 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City to Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 31min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 49min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 56min $69–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jefferson City & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m 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 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients