La Porte, Texas to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

357.4 miles 575.2 km · straight line
428.9 miles estimated 690.2 km · driving distance
8h 38min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
326° NW bearing direction

How far is La Porte, Texas from Wichita Falls?

The distance from La Porte, Texas to Wichita Falls is 357.4 miles (575.2 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located NW of La Porte, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 428.9 miles, taking about 8h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. 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 La Porte, Texas 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 La Porte, Texas to Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 38min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 22min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 12min $51–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Porte, Texas & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

La Porte, Texas
29.67°N, 95.02°W
America/Chicago
6m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients