Las Vegas to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

987.7 miles 1589.6 km · straight line
1164.7 miles actual route 1874.4 km · driving distance
21h 4min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
79° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Wichita?

The distance from Las Vegas to Wichita is 987.7 miles (1589.6 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located ENE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1164.7 miles, taking about 21h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 4min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 17min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~27h 23min $140–$408* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Wichita

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 329 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM