Lexington, Kentucky to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Wichita Falls is 831.5 miles (1338.2 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located WSW of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 997.8 miles, taking about 20h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky 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.