Kansas City to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

419 miles 674.3 km · straight line
489.3 miles actual route 787.4 km · driving distance
8h 24min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
212° SSW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Kansas City to Wichita Falls is 419 miles (674.3 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located SSW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 489.3 miles, taking about 8h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Kansas 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 24min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 5min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~7h 59min $59–$171* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM